H. ‘Banana Pepper’
Hosta ‘Banana Pepper’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by an unknown hybridizer, Hosta 'Banana Pepper' is a large, upright cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins. The broadly ovate, moderately cupped foliage is lightly folded and wavy, with a glaucous bloom on the undersides and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Banana Pepper' reaches a mature spread of 34 inches (86.4 cm) and a height of 19 inches (48.3 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its upright habit and moderate size make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly folded, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 13–16 in (33.0–40.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellows as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | unique look |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Academy Lime Vuvuzela’ (2015)
- H. ‘Miss Ellie Fish’ (2015)
- H. ‘Ohh! Lovilia’ (2015)
- H. ‘One and Only’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #400. How we check this data.