H. ‘Elata’
Hosta ‘Elata’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by N. Hylander.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Originator | N. Hylander |
| Registrant | AHS |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by N. Hylander, *Hosta* 'Elata' is a giant, dome-shaped cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its large, variegated leaves with undulated green to sea-green margins, a prunose surface that fades to matte, and a glaucous sea-green scape.
In the Garden
'Hosta' reaches a mature diameter of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), forming a dense, dome-shaped clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in larger borders or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf | green to sea green undulated margins; pruniose fading later to matte on top; prunose underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36–48 in (91.4–121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Elata’ as a parent:
- H. ‘M Go Blue’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
- H. ‘Humpback Whale’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1574