H. ‘Academy Galadriel’
Hosta ‘Academy Galadriel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Academy Galadriel' is a large hosta cultivar of hybrid origin, with Hosta 'Ginko Craig' seedling as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its upright, fast-growing habit and large, dull green leaves edged with golden yellow margins that are slightly rippled.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its upright form and substantial foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials. It is not recommended for containers due to its large mature size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be needed in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40–50 in (101.6–127.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Ginko Craig' seedling — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Alison’ (2000)
- H. ‘Brazen Hussy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Bumblebee’ (2000)
- H. ‘Crystal Glaze’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #102. How we check this data.