H. ‘Corona’
Hosta ‘Corona’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. Braun-Nauerz.
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Originator | G. Braun-Nauerz |
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1996 by German breeder G. Braun-Nauerz, Hosta 'Corona' is a giant sport of Hosta 'Sum and Substance' distinguished by its blue-green leaves with deep gold, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blades reach 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in width, with a cordate base, 14 vein pairs, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a large, fast-growing mound 31 inches (78.7 cm) tall and 61 inches (154.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for use as a specimen or background plant in shaded to partially shaded borders. Its substantial blue-green foliage with wide gold margins pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Due to its giant size, it is not appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; this cultivar is susceptible to slug damage and may require management in areas with high slug or deer pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 61 in (154.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | light green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, deep gold, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 35–40 in (88.9–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Frances Williams’ (1986)
- H. ‘Lady Isobel Barnett’ (1996)
- H. ‘Supersonic’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tiffney's Godzilla’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1166. How we check this data.