H. ‘Dark Prince’
Hosta ‘Dark Prince’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, 'Dark Prince' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with Hosta 'Summer Breeze' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, dark green leaves with flat margins that are slightly shiny above, dull beneath, and moderately corrugated overall; the leaves fold and grasp into a tight, foreboding mound.
In the Garden
'Dark Prince' forms a mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its dark, corrugated foliage provides strong textural contrast against finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy & folded, moderately corrugated overall. |
| Flower scape height | 18–26 in (45.7–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Dark, shiny, corrugated leaves fold and grasp into a tight foreboding mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Summer Breeze' — H. ‘Summer Breeze’
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. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1359. How we check this data.