H. ‘Yarden Yellow Snow’
Hosta ‘Yarden Yellow Snow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, *Hosta* 'Yarden Yellow Snow' is a small-sized cultivar derived from *H. 'Korean Snow'* with an unknown pollen parent. The plant is visually distinctive for its green leaves edged with bright yellow margins, and for emerging in spring with yellow foliage that displays a red tip and red coloration along the back of the veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants may include ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials that share similar moisture and light requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Notable characteristics | Comes up yellow with red tip and red back down veins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Korean Snow' — H. ‘Korean Snow’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6214