H. ‘Silver Spray’

Overview

Registered in 1991 by Mrs. C. T. Osbourne, *Hosta* 'Silver Spray' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive foliage consists of blue-green leaves with white margins, producing a cool, bicolored effect that persists through the growing season.

In the Garden

'Silver Spray' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 21.5 inches (54.6 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in shade or partial shade. The leaves measure 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with 11 to 13 pairs of veins; the white margins provide strong contrast against the blue-green centers. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that echo its cool tones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Silver Spray' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.