H. ‘Gabriel's Wing’
Hosta ‘Gabriel's Wing’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, 'Gabriel's Wing' is a giant, fast-growing sport distinguished by its large, medium green leaves with wide, chartreuse to creamy white margins that shift in tone depending on light exposure. The leaf margins are slightly rippled, and the blade is lightly folded overall, with a dull surface on both sides.
In the Garden
'Gabriel's Wing' forms a substantial mound reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for use as a specimen or background plant in larger borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its size precludes container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, chartreuse to creamy white dependant upon llight, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly folded overall. |
| Flower scape height | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Stable, marginally-variegated sport of |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1996