H. ‘Green Eclipse’
Hosta ‘Green Eclipse’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. & J. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by P. & J. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Green Eclipse' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Midwest Gold' distinguished by its large, ovate leaves with a bright gold center and a light green, slightly rippled margin. The leaf blade measures 10.25 inches (26.0 cm) long by 8.25 inches (21.0 cm) wide, with a medium gold center and a green margin 0.5 to 0.75 inches (1.3 to 1.9 cm) wide, exhibiting moderate cupping and twisting.
In the Garden
'Green Eclipse' forms a mound-like clump reaching 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the bright gold center color is most pronounced; excessive sun may scorch the leaves. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of shaded borders, paired with ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars. The blue-green scapes, 17 to 19 inches (43.2 to 48.3 cm) tall, bear lavender flowers in midsummer.
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, 'Green Eclipse' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf | medium gold with .5 to .75in (1.3 to 1.9cm) wide, light green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated , moderately cupped and moderately twisted |
| Flower scape height | 17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright color center |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Midwest Gold' — H. ‘Midwest Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2316