MyHostas database

HostaRiver Nile

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Steve Moldovan 1983

Origin'Golden Circles' sport

Size categoryxtra large

Plant height x width 

Leaf length x width30x30 cm (12x12 in.)

Vein pairs 

Leaf colorblue

Variegation 

Leafruffled, rugose

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height80 cm (31 in.)

Flowernear white

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoSilver blue/green, changing to blue and gold. 12" round leaves which are ruffled, puckered and cupped. Lavender flowers.
Large rounded silvery-blue leaves that are ruffled and puckered; lavender flowers.
Large blue-green leaves, white below, cupped, ruffled and puckered when mature. Lavender flowers.

Sports

Progeny