H. ‘Black Pearl’
Hosta ‘Black Pearl’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, this small hosta cultivar originated from Hosta 'Grand Master' as the pod parent with an unknown pollen parent. 'Black Pearl' is visually distinctive for its mound of broadly ovate, dark green leaves with flat margins, complemented by purple bloom scapes and purple seed pods.
In the Garden
'Black Pearl' forms a moderate-growing mound reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formulation. While 'Black Pearl' has good leaf substance, it may still be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately corrugated and moderately flat |
| Notable characteristics | mound of rounded dark green leaves with good substance; purple bloom scapes and purple seed pods |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Grand Master' — H. ‘Grand Master’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #542. How we check this data.