H. ‘Wintergreen’
Hosta ‘Wintergreen’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, *Hosta* 'Wintergreen' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Sea Prize'*. Its distinctive foliage consists of blue-green leaves with creamy white margins, a slightly rippled edge, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height, with a semi-upright growth habit. The leaves are 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, featuring 11 vein pairs and a cordate base. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover under deciduous trees. The dark green scapes rise to 22 inches (55.9 cm) and bear lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Wintergreen' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘So Sweet’ (1986)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6165