H. ‘American Halo’
Hosta ‘American Halo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-4b (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Northern Halo' registered in 1999, 'American Halo' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaf centers framed by wide, creamy white margins. The leaves are large, cordate at the base, and bear 19 vein pairs, with the margins slightly rippled and measuring approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) across.
In the Garden
'American Halo' forms a substantial mound reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 70 inches (177.8 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its bold foliage provides strong textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. Given its giant size, it is best used as a specimen or in larger garden beds rather than in containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'American Halo' is susceptible to slug damage and may require management in damp conditions; deer resistance is not reported.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 70 in (177.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 19 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green with 3in (7.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Northern Halo' — H. ‘Northern Halo’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-4b, giant size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Ring Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Skyward’ (2000)
- H. ‘Spartan Glory’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Swan Pon’ (2001)
- H. ‘Mardi Gras’ (2001)
- H. ‘Northern Exposure’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #234. How we check this data.