H. ‘American Masterpiece’
Hosta ‘American Masterpiece’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'American Masterpiece' is a sport of Hosta 'Northern Mist' that produces a medium-sized clump of intensely blue-green foliage with creamy white margins. The leaves are distinguished by their broad, slightly rippled margins and heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a slow-growing mound reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter at maturity. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers retain their color and the white margins remain crisp. The 8-inch (20.3 cm) long by 7-inch (17.8 cm) wide leaves have cordate bases and 18 pairs of veins. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar exhibits typical slug resistance for a blue-leaved hosta, though deer may browse young foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | creamy white with 3in (7.6cm) wide, intensely blue-green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Northern Mist' — H. ‘Northern Mist’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘American Masterpiece’ as a parent:
- H. ‘American Misty’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Abiqua Hallucination’ (1999)
- H. ‘Ann Kulpa’ (1999)
- H. ‘Captain Kirk’ (1999)
- H. ‘Center of Attention’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #239. How we check this data.