H. ‘Everglades’
Hosta ‘Everglades’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by R. Savory, this large hosta is a sport of *Hosta* 'Piedmont Gold'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaf centers bordered by golden yellow margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical gold-centered, green-margined appearance of its parent.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Everglades' forms a substantial clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height, with individual leaves measuring 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) long by 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain brightest, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it unsuitable for containers and best used as a specimen or in mixed border plantings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges; this cultivar shows typical hosta slug resistance but may still require protection in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Piedmont Gold' — H. ‘Piedmont Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1684