H. ‘Herbert’
Hosta ‘Herbert’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, *Hosta* 'Herbert' is a giant, mound-forming cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. sieboldiana*. It is visually distinguished by its very large, variegated leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins, a dull surface on both sides, and a rounded base.
In the Garden
'Hosta' reaches a mature spread of 58 inches (147.3 cm) and a height of 32 inches (81.3 cm), forming a substantial mound with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, astilbes, and heucheras. Its giant size makes it unsuitable for containers but ideal as a specimen or background plant in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 58 in (147.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34–37 in (86.4–94.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. sieboldiana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2517