H. ‘Green Power’
Hosta ‘Green Power’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Paradise Power' registered in 2003, 'Green Power' is a small, upright cultivar distinguished by its dark green, heavily rippled leaf margins, very shiny upper and lower surfaces, and tall bloom scapes. The ovate leaves, with tapered bases and nine vein pairs, display deep venation and moderate waviness, while the glaucous green scapes reach 38 to 39 inches (96.5 to 99.1 cm) in height.
In the Garden
'Green Power' forms a compact mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its upright, wavy foliage with heavy substance makes it suitable for front-of-border positions, rock gardens, or container culture. Pair with small ferns, heucheras, or fine-textured groundcovers to complement its glossy, rippled leaves.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the shiny foliage may attract pests in shaded, moist conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; deeply veined and moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 38–39 in (96.5–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright, wavy green with heavy substance and tall bloom scape |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Paradise Power'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2343