H. ‘Green Heron’
Hosta ‘Green Heron’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Green Heron' is a giant hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between Hosta 'Elatior' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Creme de Menthe' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its substantial, broadly ovate blue-green leaves with cordate bases, flat margins, and a slight glaucous bloom on the upper surface complemented by a moderate glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
'Green Heron' reaches a mature spread of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), with an upright growth habit. Its slow growth rate and large leaf size make it best suited for shaded or partially shaded positions in the landscape, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other broad-leaved woodland perennials. This cultivar is not recommended for container cultivation due to its giant stature.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Green Heron' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green flat margins; slight glaucous bloom on top; moderate glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–34 in (61.0–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | dark green by July 1 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Elatior' — H. ‘Elatior’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Creme de Menthe'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Alligator Hide’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2326. How we check this data.