Name & status Hoya ‘Grey Fairy’ is the accepted and established name for a unique cultivar (Art.11.4 Brickell et al. 2016).
Classification ‘Grey Fairy’ is a selected spontaneous sport of Hoya (carnosa x serpens) ‘Mathilde’
Description Alike to Hoya ‘Mathilde’ in form but differentiated by full “stable silver-white foliage which does not fade.” (US Plant Pat.36,356,P2). See this same patent for detailed first botanical description including full RHS color references.
Originators Shen Xiangang, Wang Dongliang, and Wu Wanying each of Chuzhou, China
Sources
Brickell, C.D. & Alexander, C. & Cubey, Janet & David, John & Hoffmann, M.H.A. & Leslie, A.C. & Malécot, Valéry & Jin, Xiaobai. (2016). International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants.
Xiangang,S.; Dongliang,W; Wanying,Wu. (2024). Hoya Plant named ‘Grey Fairy’. US PP36356 P2. Filed Sep.25,2023. Issued Dec. 31,2024.