H. ‘Eleanor J. Reath’
Hosta ‘Eleanor J. Reath’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Reath.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Reath |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by D. Reath, this giant blue-green hosta is a cross between *H. 'Frances Williams'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Elegans'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its very large, heavily textured leaves with blue-green coloration and a broad, irregular yellow margin that matures to cream.
In the Garden
'Helenor J. Reath' reaches a mature spread of 65 inches (165 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or focal point in the shade garden. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size precludes container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 65 in (165.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elegans'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Blue Angel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Bressingham Blue’ (1984)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Big Daddy’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1578