H. ‘Bolt’
Hosta ‘Bolt’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 as an open-pollinated seedling of Hosta 'Jade Cascade', 'Bolt' is a giant variegated cultivar distinguished by its exceptionally long, arching leaves borne on tall petioles. The foliage presents medium green, slightly rippled margins with a moderately flat, long-ovate blade reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 19 vein pairs.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 38 inches (96.5 cm) and height of 40 inches (101.6 cm), 'Bolt' forms an upright, substantial clump suitable for shade to partial shade borders. Its tall scapes, reaching 45 to 50 inches (114.3 to 127.0 cm), rise well above the foliage and bear green flowers. This cultivar pairs effectively with other bold-textured perennials such as ferns or Heuchera in woodland settings, though its large size precludes container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed with appropriate controls. Growth rate is slow to medium.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 19 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; long ovate moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 45–50 in (114.3–127.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, long arching leaves on tall petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Jade Cascade' — H. ‘Jade Cascade’
- Pollen parent: OP
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Cobblestones’ (2012)
- H. ‘Humpback Whale’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #745. How we check this data.