H. ‘Dragon Slayer’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Dragon Slayer' is a giant cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Blue Tips' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves that reach 16 inches in length and 13 inches in width, bearing a glaucous bloom on the upper surface and slightly rippled margins.

In the Garden

'Dragon Slayer' forms an upright mound reaching approximately 35 inches in height and 70 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited as a specimen or focal point in larger garden beds due to its substantial size. Its large, blue-green foliage pairs effectively with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage; standard control measures are advisable in damp conditions.