H. ‘Flemish Master’
Hosta ‘Flemish Master’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Flemish Master' is a large variegated cultivar derived from a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' crossed with *Hosta* 'Blue Mammoth'. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of medium blue-green leaf centers with broad, greenish white, flat margins, all overlaid with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Flemish Master' forms a mound-like clump reaching 22.5 inches (57.2 cm) in height and 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom and variegation are most pronounced. The broadly ovate, moderately corrugated leaves, each 11.25 inches (28.6 cm) long and 7.875 inches (20.0 cm) wide with 9 to 11 vein pairs, create a substantial textural presence. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials that complement its cool blue-green and white palette.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22.5 in (57.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.875 in (20 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with 1.125in (2.9cm) wide, greenish white, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 29.125–34.5 in (74.0–87.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin becomes creamy white |
| Notable characteristics | big variegated hosta with pleasing form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. Dothy Benedict' F1 sdlg)
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Mammoth' — H. ‘Blue Mammoth’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Flemish Master’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Paint Master’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1810