H. ‘Belle Vernon Pride’
Hosta ‘Belle Vernon Pride’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, 'Belle Vernon Pride' is a large, mound-forming hosta of seedling parentage. It is distinguished by its medium blue-green, ovate leaves with slightly rippled margins, a lightly cupped and corrugated texture, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 42 inches (106.7 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), forming a dense, moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its thick, disease- and insect-resistant foliage makes it a reliable specimen for borders or woodland gardens. Its late flowering period, with green scapes rising 30 to 34 inches (76.2 to 86.4 cm), extends seasonal interest.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer good slug and deer resistance, though monitoring for these pests remains advisable in high-pressure areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull with glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | starts dark blue-green |
| Notable characteristics | late flowering, thick substance, disease and insect resistant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Academy Blue Funnel’ (2008)
- H. ‘Glen Triumph’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (2009)
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #443. How we check this data.