H. ‘Betty Hagerman’
Hosta ‘Betty Hagerman’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, Hosta 'Betty Hagerman' is a large, fast-growing sport of Hosta 'Captain Kirk' (pod parent; pollen parent unknown). The cultivar is visually distinguished by its substantial, ovate leaves with medium green flat margins and a slightly shiny upper surface, contrasting with a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
'Betty Hagerman' forms a broad, mound-like clump reaching 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its large leaf surface and rapid growth rate make it effective as a specimen or groundcover in larger borders. The green scapes, rising 24 to 32 inches (61.0 to 81.3 cm), bear lavender flowers in midsummer. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that appreciate similar moisture conditions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The large leaves are susceptible to slug and deer damage, requiring protective measures where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–32 in (61.0–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Large and prolific grower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Captain Kirk' — H. ‘Captain Kirk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Baiyu’ (2016)
- H. ‘Dark Knight’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #474. How we check this data.