H. ‘Aurora Borealis’
Hosta ‘Aurora Borealis’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Wayside Gardens.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Wayside Gardens |
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Wayside Gardens, this giant sport of Hosta 'Frances Williams' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide, irregular gold margins. The leaf blades reach 13 inches (33.0 cm) in length and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in width, with 16 pairs of veins, creating a bold, variegated effect.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 38 inches (96.5 cm) and height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), 'Aurora Borealis' forms a substantial clump suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves provide strong contrast when paired with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. The scape reaches 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height, though bloom height is variable.
Care Notes
Grow in moist, well-drained soil with regular watering during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in affected gardens.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Aurora Borealis’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Frances Williams’ (1986)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Sum Total’ (1991)
- H. ‘Yellow River’ (1993)
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #349. How we check this data.