H. ‘Gig Harbor’
Hosta ‘Gig Harbor’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, 'Gig Harbor' is a medium-sized hosta derived from a hybrid of H. 'Tardiflora'. It is visually distinctive for its rounded, mound-like habit and medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a glaucous bloom on the upper surface, and a dull underside.
In the Garden
'Gig Harbor' reaches a mature spread of approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), forming a dense, moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its blue-green foliage provides a cool contrast alongside golden-leaved companions such as H. 'Sum and Substance' or ferns. The plant's rounded base and moderate size make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tardiflora'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gig Harbor’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Moon Dance’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Purple Boots’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Amethyst Blue’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lakeside Sapphire Pleats’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2067. How we check this data.