H. ‘Eagle's Nest’

Overview

Registered in 2000 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance', 'Eagle's Nest' is a giant hosta distinguished by its large, medium green leaves with broad, golden yellow margins. The leaf blades reach 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with cordate bases and 12 to 14 vein pairs; the margins are 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, slightly rippled, and the leaf surfaces are slightly shiny both above and below.

In the Garden

With a mature spread of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), 'Eagle's Nest' forms a moderate-growing mound suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial size makes it effective as a specimen or as part of a mixed border with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, astilbes, or heucheras; it is not recommended for container cultivation due to its large dimensions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary.