H. ‘Bright Eagle’
Hosta ‘Bright Eagle’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'Bright Eagle' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with contrasting gold margins. The foliage exhibits a dull upper surface and a glaucous bloom underneath, with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, cordate leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its blue-green and gold coloration.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | pale yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32–36 in (81.3–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Alice Gladden’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #802