H. ‘David F. Mahoney’
Hosta ‘David F. Mahoney’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, Hosta 'David F. Mahoney' is a giant, vase-shaped cultivar of unknown parentage, speculated to be a cross between 'Frances Williams' and Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata'. It is visually distinctive for its massive, nearly round, medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the upper surface, reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) long by 14 inches (35.6 cm) wide.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, slow-growing clump that matures to 67 inches (170.2 cm) in diameter and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in height, making it suitable as a specimen or focal point in shaded to partially shaded borders. Its large, blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture or color. Due to its substantial size, it is not recommended for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 67 in (170.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 44–45 in (111.8–114.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | huge, blue-green vase-shaped plant; speculates is cross between 'Frances Williams' and montana 'Aureomarginata' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Colonel Murphy’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1373. How we check this data.