H. ‘Winter Snow’
Hosta ‘Winter Snow’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Winterberry Farms & J. Anderson.
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Winterberry Farms & J. Anderson |
| Section class | I-4a (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by Winterberry Farms and J. Anderson, this giant sport of Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide, stable white margins. The broadly ovate foliage is moderately cupped and corrugated, with a slightly shiny upper surface and glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
Reaching 35 inches (88.9 cm) in height and 65 inches (165.1 cm) in diameter, 'Winter Snow' forms a substantial mound suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its large, variegated leaves provide strong contrast against darker green companions such as ferns or Heuchera cultivars, and it works well as a specimen or in mass plantings where space permits.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 65 in (165.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Wide, stable margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-4a, giant size):
- H. ‘Gift of Sight’ (2010)
- H. ‘May T. Watts’ (1985)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6163. How we check this data.