Hosta Silly String

Hosta 'Silly String' is an unmissable hosta cultivar that stands out with its narrow, wavy blue leaves. In early spring, the leaves are a striking blue, gradually softening to blue-green as the season progresses. Bred by Hans Hansen and introduced in 2022, this unique hosta grows into a compact clump, reaching 35 cm in height and spreading to 70 cm wide. The deeply wavy margins and slender leaves make it an eye-catching addition to any shade garden or container. Pale purple flowers bloom in late summer, adding a soft contrast to the dramatic foliage.

Ideal for shady areas, Hosta 'Silly String' is perfect for woodland gardens or the front of a shaded border. Its distinct appearance and ease of care make it a perennial favorite for hosta enthusiasts. With purple flower scapes and red-dotted petioles, this small hosta cultivar is as visually engaging as it is low-maintenance. Its vigorous growth and unique features ensure that this hosta can easily be recognized, even without a plant tag!!

How to grow hostas

Save light shade to shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil. Water your hostas well immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season. Hostas grow slowly and may take 2 to 5 years to reach their full size, longer for the largest species and cultivars. Reserve a plenty of space in your perennial bed for hostas. Most of them are medium sized or large perennials. Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.