H. ‘Branching Out’
Hosta ‘Branching Out’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 as a seedling of Hosta 'sdlg PDN 99-094', 'Branching Out' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its branched flower scapes—a relatively uncommon trait among hostas. The foliage presents dark green, slightly rippled margins with a very shiny surface on both sides, forming a broadly ovate leaf with a cordate base and light waviness.
In the Garden
'Branching Out' forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or groundcover applications in partial to full shade. Its 9-inch (22.9 cm) long by 6-inch (15.2 cm) wide leaves provide substantial texture, and the 28- to 32-inch (71.1 to 81.3 cm) green scapes bearing branched flower clusters add vertical interest. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the glossy foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | branched flower scape |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: sdlg PDN 99-094
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #772. How we check this data.