H. ‘Henry Payne’
Hosta ‘Henry Payne’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1996 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Henry Payne' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a very shiny upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath. The cordate-based foliage, measuring 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide with 10 vein pairs, displays medium to dark green margins that contrast subtly with the blue-green interior.
In the Garden
'Helen Payne' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its compact habit and glossy foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's moderate size also allows for container cultivation in shaded patio settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Standard precautions against slugs and deer are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2509