H. ‘Herman's Pride’
Hosta ‘Herman's Pride’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. Kuk.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | B. Kuk |
| Section class | I-3 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by B. Kuk, this giant hosta results from a cross between H. 'Gold Regal' (pod parent) and H. 'Sum and Substance' (pollen parent). 'Herman's Pride' is visually distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins, deeply impressed veins, and heavily corrugated, nearly round leaf blades with a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Herman's Pride' reaches a mature spread of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the blue-green leaf centers and gold margins develop their strongest contrast; excessive sun may scorch the thin, golden margins. Its substantial size and bold foliage make it suitable as a specimen plant or as a backdrop for smaller shade perennials such as ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Herman's Pride' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures are recommended in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–42 in (91.4–106.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | outstanding gold color, deeply impressed veins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):
- H. ‘Leo’ (2009)
- H. ‘Sum and Substance’ (1980)
- H. ‘Arnold Black’ (2004)
- H. ‘Golden Dove’ (2006)
- H. ‘Morning Glow’ (2004)
- H. ‘Streets of Gold’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2523. How we check this data.