H. ‘Floramora’
Hosta ‘Floramora’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, 'Floramora' is a medium-sized variegated hosta bred from a seedling of PDN 04-147 crossed with *Hosta plantaginea*. Its distinguishing features include broad, ovate leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a fast growth habit that forms a dense mound.
In the Garden
'Floramora' reaches 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large, fragrant white flowers with lavender tips and bases appear in September on black scapes 20 to 28 inches (50.8 to 71.1 cm) tall, providing late-season interest. Pair with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its broad foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar shows typical hosta susceptibility to slugs and deer, so protective measures may be necessary in vulnerable gardens.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 20–28 in (50.8–71.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large fragrant white flowers, in September with lavender tips and base |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: sdlg PDN 04-147
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1821