H. ‘Alligator Hide’
Hosta ‘Alligator Hide’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Alligator Hide' is a giant cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Bressingham Blue' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its extremely symmetrical, intensely corrugated (seersucker) leaves of medium blue-green with a glaucous bloom, broad ovate shape, and heavy substance.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 65 inches (165.1 cm) in diameter and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), with a fast growth rate and mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its large, textured leaves make it a strong specimen plant for the middle to back of a border. The light lavender flowers on scapes up to 26 inches (66.0 cm) provide modest late-summer interest. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials that contrast with its bold foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy-textured leaves offer some resistance to slugs, though monitoring is still advisable in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 65 in (165.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 19 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; lightly twisted, moderately folded, moderately wavy, intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greens up in summer |
| Notable characteristics | extremely symmetrical seersucker, large leaves, heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Bressingham Blue' — H. ‘Bressingham Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Ballroom Bubbles’ (2009)
- H. ‘Big Gary’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #199. How we check this data.