H. ‘Sissy's Siberian Eyes’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Sissy's Siberian Eyes' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, arising from open-pollinated seed. It is visually distinctive for its large, nearly round, blue-green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial mound 30 inches (76.2 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited to the middle or back of a mixed border, woodland garden, or as a specimen plant. Its large size and moderate fertility make it a useful parent for breeding, noted for passing on blue and cream variegation.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.