H. ‘Backyard Monster’
Hosta ‘Backyard Monster’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-4b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, 'Backyard Monster' is a giant hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive appearance combines a medium green leaf surface with broad, creamy white margins that are slightly rippled, creating a bold variegated effect.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 42 inches (106.7 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), with scapes extending 36 to 40 inches (91.4 to 101.6 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade and is suited to typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial size makes it effective as a specimen plant or as a backdrop for smaller perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The broad, thick leaves show moderate slug resistance, though monitoring may be necessary in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 1.5in (1.3 to 3.8cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; lightly cupped, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–40 in (91.4–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | giant creamy white margined medium green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-4b, giant size):
- H. ‘Gone with the Wind’ (2009)
- H. ‘Megan's Angel’ (2009)
- H. ‘Primal Instinct’ (2009)
- H. ‘It Rocks’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nutty Professor’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lakeside Swan Pon’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #384. How we check this data.