H. ‘George Smith’

Overview

Registered in 1983 by G. Smith, 'George Smith' is a giant sport distinguished by its large, glaucous blue-green leaves with golden lime margins. The leaf blades reach 15 inches (38.1 cm) in length and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in width, with 20 vein pairs and a glaucous surface on both the center and margins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in form or color. The scape height is recorded as 18 inches (45.7 cm), though some sources note variability.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'George Smith' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.