H. ‘Denali’
Hosta ‘Denali’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Denali' is a medium-sized sport of a stabilized seedling of unknown parentage. This cultivar is distinguished by its broadly ovate, medium to dark green leaves with wide, creamy white margins and a notably glossy underside.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a moderate-growing, loose mound reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white margins remain crisp without scorching. The plant's broad, cupped leaves with light corrugation pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials; its compact size suits border fronts or woodland garden placements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, applying water at the base to avoid leaf spotting. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges; no special fertilization regimen is required beyond a balanced, slow-release formula. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, particularly in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf | medium to dark green with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | broadly ovate glossy with cream white borders, loose mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of stabilized seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1409