H. ‘Green Gables’
Hosta ‘Green Gables’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance', registered in 1997, 'Green Gables' is a giant, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its large, variegated leaves with medium green, slightly shiny margins and flat bases. The plant forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Green Gables' performs best in partial to full shade, where its substantial foliage creates a bold textural presence. Its giant size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as a backdrop in mixed shade borders, paired with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The tall scapes, reaching 46 to 60 inches (116.8 to 152.4 cm), bear flowers typical of the species.
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 Gables' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 19 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 46–60 in (116.8–152.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2324