H. ‘Academy Isengard’
Hosta ‘Academy Isengard’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, 'Academy Isengard' is a medium-sized variegated hosta originating as a seedling of Hosta 'Ginko Craig'. It forms a flattened, mound-like clump with medium green leaves bearing slightly rippled margins, a light sheen on the upper surface, and a pronounced gloss beneath.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 42 inches (107 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (51 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. The ovate leaves, 9 inches (23 cm) long and 4.5 inches (11 cm) wide, display 7 to 9 vein pairs and a rounded base with light waviness. Scapes rise 32 to 45 inches (81 to 114 cm) tall, bearing tightly clustered blooms over an extended period; scapes are medium green with purple spotting. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and combines well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its medium size suits border fronts or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 32–45 in (81.3–114.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flattened mound; tall tightly clustered bloom scapes; long bloom period |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Ginko Craig' — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #111. How we check this data.