H. ‘Green Platter’
Hosta ‘Green Platter’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 by P. Ruh, 'Green Platter' is a large, mound-forming hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its very shiny, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a rounded base, and 11 vein pairs, reaching 9.75 inches (24.8 cm) in length and 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in width.
In the Garden
'Green Platter' forms a dense, moderate-growing mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large, glossy leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture or color. The plant's substantial size and uniform habit also work effectively as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Green Platter' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 9–14 in (22.9–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Platter’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Oxheart’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2342