H. ‘Dune Boy’

Hosta ‘Dune Boy’ is a registered cultivar (2009) .

Year registered	2009
Section class	I-3 (Giant)

Overview

Registered in 2009, 'Dune Boy' is a giant hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between (*H. 'Elatior'* × *H. 'High Noon'*) and *H. 'Niagara Falls'*. It is visually distinctive for its very large, broadly ovate leaves with light greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins, a moderately corrugated surface, and a slight twist and fold at the sides and tip.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 50 inches (127.0 cm) in diameter. It is best suited to partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and performs well as a bold specimen or in mixed shade borders. Its substantial size makes it unsuitable for containers; companion plants should be chosen to complement its large, green-with-gold-margined foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.

Size and leaf

Clump height	28 in (71.1 cm)
Clump width	50 in (127 cm)
Leaf length	15 in (38.1 cm)
Leaf width	9 in (22.9 cm)
Vein pairs	16
Leaf	light greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; slightly twisted, slightly folded, slightly wavy; moderately corrugated
Flower scape height	28–36 in (71.1–91.4 cm)
Seasonal colour change	albescent leaves start golden chartreuse and change to blonde.
Notable characteristics	very large ruffled edge leaves fold slightly on sides and tip.

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: (H. 'Elatior' x H. 'High Noon') — H. ‘Elatior’, H. ‘High Noon’
Pollen parent: H. 'Niagara Falls' — H. ‘Niagara Falls’

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1536