H. ‘Glory’

Hosta ‘Glory’ is a registered cultivar (1985) , originated by R. Savory.

Year registered	1985
Registrant	R. Savory
Section class	IV-3 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1985 by R. Savory, this small hosta cultivar is a hybrid of Hosta 'August Moon'. It is visually distinguished by its green leaves with chartreuse yellow margins and cordate leaf bases.

In the Garden

'Hosta' 'Glory' reaches a mature size of 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants that thrive in similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in the garden.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	11 in (27.9 cm)
Clump width	24 in (61 cm)
Leaf length	5 in (12.7 cm)
Leaf width	5 in (12.7 cm)
Vein pairs	8
Flower scape height	19 in (48.3 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Glory’ as a parent:

H. ‘Cloudburst’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Corn Muffins’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Golden Goal’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2100. How we check this data.