H. ‘Green Dragonet’
Hosta ‘Green Dragonet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 from the cross of *Hosta* 'Butternut Hill' and *Hosta* 'Chartreuse Wedge', 'Green Dragonet' is a giant, upright-growing variegated hosta. Its most distinctive features are the very shiny, dark green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a cordate base, combined with its substantial stature.
In the Garden
'Green Dragonet' reaches a mature spread of 106 inches (269.2 cm) and a height of 47 inches (119.4 cm), making it suitable as a bold specimen or focal point in larger borders and woodland gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its large, glossy foliage. Due to its slow growth rate and giant size, it is not suited for containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, shiny leaves offer some resistance to slugs, but standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 47 in (119.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 106 in (269.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 67–92 in (170.2–233.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Butternut Hill' — H. ‘Butternut Hill’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Chartreuse Wedge' — H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2315