H. ‘Great Caesar's Ghost’
Hosta ‘Great Caesar's Ghost’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by an unknown hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Great Caesar's Ghost' is a large cultivar distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The foliage exhibits slightly rippled margins, moderate folding, and moderate waviness, contributing to a textured appearance.
In the Garden
'Great Caesar's Ghost' reaches a mature spread of 34 inches (86.4 cm) and a height of 17 inches (43.2 cm), with scapes rising 24 to 36 inches (61.0 to 91.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its upright, moderate growth habit makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant grasses.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent; the glaucous bloom may offer slight resistance to slug damage but is not a guarantee.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately folded and moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–36 in (61.0–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2287