H. ‘Deep Pockets’
Hosta ‘Deep Pockets’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Deep Pockets' is a large, variegated cultivar distinguished by its intensely corrugated, nearly round leaves with deep cupping and a very shiny surface on both sides. The medium to dark green leaves have flat margins and a cordate base, creating a richly textured, semi-upright mound.
In the Garden
'Deep Pockets' forms a substantial clump 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its thick, corrugated foliage provides strong textural contrast alongside finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or astilbes. The semi-upright habit and large size make it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though monitoring is still advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf | medium to dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; deeply cupped, moderately wavy, intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very corrugated, rich green color, semi-upright |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1391