H. ‘Eclipse’
Hosta ‘Eclipse’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Solar Flare', 'Eclipse' is a giant-sized cultivar distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with wide, golden yellow, heavily rippled margins. The leaf surface carries a glaucous bloom on both sides, and the margins are notably non-scorching, a practical advantage for a gold-edged blue hosta of this size.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 62 inches (157.5 cm) and height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), 'Eclipse' functions as a bold specimen or focal point in partial to full shade. Its upright, moderate growth rate and deeply wavy, corrugated leaves provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The 37- to 38-inch scapes bear medium green flowers typical of the genus.
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 advisable for this large-leaved cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 62 in (157.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with 1 to 2.25in (2.5 to 5.7cm) wide, golden yellow, heavily rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately folded, deeply wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 37–38 in (94.0–96.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | edge brightens as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | non-scortching, gold edged blue, in giant class with wavy edge |
| Plant patent | PP24,625 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Solar Flare' — H. ‘Solar Flare’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Gabriel's Wing’ (2016)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1556