Hosta 'Devon Green' – Glossy Green Elegance from Across the Pond

Hosta 'Devon Green' brings British refinement to the shade garden with its exceptionally glossy, deep green foliage. Registered in 2005 by Bowden-Ruh, this medium-sized cultivar shines with polished elegance.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar:	'Devon Green'
Hybridizer:	Bowden-Ruh
Registration Year:	2005

Mirror-Gloss Foliage

The ovate leaves of 'Devon Green' have an extraordinary, mirror-like gloss that reflects light and surroundings. The color is a deep, rich green. The substance is good. The gloss is so pronounced that the leaves appear varnished. The clump is neat and symmetrical. In summer, pale lavender flowers contrast with the shiny foliage.

Reflective Design Element

'Devon Green' functions as a living mirror in the shade garden. Its glossy leaves reflect light, brightening dark corners, and reflect surrounding plants, creating visual echoes. It's a unique design tool—use it to amplify light, create depth, or add a polished, sophisticated note. The gloss also deters slugs.

Anglo-American Collaboration

The Bowden-Ruh collaboration (British Bowden, American Ruh) for the 2005 registration brought together two hosta cultures. 'Devon Green' (named for the English county) represents the transatlantic exchange that enriches hosta breeding.