H. ‘Flagship’
Hosta ‘Flagship’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Flagship' is a medium-sized hosta derived from *H. sieboldiana* parentage on both sides. It is visually distinctive for its broad, heavily textured blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces and slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Flagship' forms a dense, mounding clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its color most reliably. The substantial leaves pair well with finer-textured ferns or golden-leaved perennials for contrast; its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions rather than containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain leaf turgor, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Flagship' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. sieboldiana hybrid
- Pollen parent: Hybrid of H. sieboldiana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1788