H. ‘Fifth Element’
Hosta ‘Fifth Element’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, Hosta 'Fifth Element' is a hybrid between Hosta 'William Lachman' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Big Daddy' (pollen parent). This large cultivar is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green leaves with streaked margins and a pronounced glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
'Fifth Element' forms an upright clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its large, cordate leaves (9 inches long by 8 inches wide with 12 vein pairs) provide substantial textural contrast in the border. The 20- to 24-inch (50.8–61.0 cm) green scapes bear flowers in midsummer. This cultivar is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds; its size precludes use in small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents may be necessary, as this cultivar is not notably resistant to either pest.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'William Lachman' — H. ‘William Lachman’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Big Daddy' — H. ‘Big Daddy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cajun Sunrise’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fickle Blue Genes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Frosty the Snowman’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1751. How we check this data.