Registered in 1999 by Krossa-Palmer-Ruh, 'White Christmas' is a festive hosta that brings the magic of a snowy holiday to the summer shade garden. This Liliaceae family member (genus Hosta) features intensely white-centered foliage.
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hosta (HOSS-tuh) |
| Cultivar: | White Christmas |
| Hybridizer: | Krossa-Palmer-Ruh |
| Registration Year: | 1999 |
White Christmas displays a dramatic reverse variegation with a broad, pure white center and narrow green margins. The high contrast creates a glowing effect in deep shade. This collaborative breeding effort combines expertise from three notable hosta hybridizers.
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