H. ‘Heavy Duty’
Hosta ‘Heavy Duty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, 'Heavy Duty' is a large, mound-forming hosta cultivar resulting from open pollination of *Hosta* 'Electrum Stater'. It is visually distinctive for its intensely corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with dark green flat margins and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 37.5 inches (95.3 cm) and a height of 19 inches (48.3 cm), forming a dense, mound-like habit with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its heavy substance and corrugated texture provide resilience. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials, and its large size makes it a strong specimen or border plant.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer good slug and deer resistance, though monitoring is advised in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 37.5 in (95.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.1 in (23.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 16.5–22.5 in (41.9–57.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | big hosta with extremely good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Electrum Stater' open pollinated — H. ‘Electrum Stater’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2500