H. ‘Forgery’

Overview

Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Forgery' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, elongated ovate leaves with slightly rippled margins, and a notably floppy habit that often reveals the leaf undersides in spring. The leaves measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, with seven pairs of veins, and exhibit a slightly twisted, very slightly folded form with light to moderate waviness.

In the Garden

'Hosta' reaches a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), forming a mound-like clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glaucous blue coloration is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its leathery texture. Its compact size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden settings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor regularly and apply control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.