H. ‘Aomori Select’
Hosta ‘Aomori Select’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
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| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Aomori Select' is a medium-sized variegated sport of an unnamed Hosta rectifolia selection, originating from material collected in the wild in northern Japan. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its ovate leaves with medium green margins and a slightly shiny upper surface, contrasting with a very shiny underside, borne on upright plants that reach 18 inches in height and 40 inches in diameter.
In the Garden
This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where its moderate growth rate and upright habit make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Mature plants form clumps approximately 3.3 feet wide and 1.5 feet tall, with scapes rising 36 to 40 inches above the foliage. It pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its medium green leaf margins.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard hosta care includes protection from slugs and deer, which may damage the leaves.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
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| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36–40 in (91.4–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | similar to the species H. rectifolia found in the wild in northern Japan |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #295. How we check this data.