H. ‘Gunther’
Hosta ‘Gunther’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Gunther' is a large cultivar notable for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with pale yellow margins and a distinctive streaked pattern. The leaf surface carries a glaucous bloom on both sides, with moderate puckering and corrugation at maturity.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where the blue-green leaf color and gold margins develop most clearly. The substantial leaf size and rounded form make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders with ferns and heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for young plants.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | blue-green streaked with pale yellow flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15–20 in (38.1–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaked blue with puckering and near round leaves at maturity |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gunther’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Gerrie's Gift’ (sport)
- H. ‘Gunther's Reward’ (sport)
- H. ‘Gunther's Rim’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Breeder’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Brew’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Delight’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2401