H. ‘Imperial Palace’
Hosta ‘Imperial Palace’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Imperial Palace' is a large hosta cultivar with unknown pollen parentage, derived from *Hosta* 'Pin Stripe Sister'. It is visually distinctive for its striking medio-variegation: a yellow leaf center bordered by a 2-inch-wide, medium green, slightly rippled margin, with a broadly ovate, cordate-based leaf that is moderately corrugated and dull on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Imperial Palace' forms a mound-like clump reaching 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its large, bold variegation makes it a strong specimen plant or accent in shaded borders. The green scapes, 20 to 22 inches (50.8 to 55.9 cm) tall, bear flowers typical of the genus. Its size precludes container cultivation for most settings.
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, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | yellow with 2in (5.1cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large plant, striking medio-variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2708