H. ‘Indian Princess’
Hosta ‘Indian Princess’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. Harshbarger.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | G. Harshbarger |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by G. Harshbarger, this large hosta is a hybrid of Hosta sieboldiana. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of blue-green foliage with slightly rippled leaf margins, borne on an upright plant with a slow growth habit.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Indian Princess' reaches a mature diameter of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 25 inches (63.5 cm), with scapes extending to 29 inches (73.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its upright form makes it suitable for mid-border placement or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Pair with ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its blue-green foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 29 in (73.7 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 (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Max’ (1998)
- H. ‘Curtain Call’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dale's Blue Gray’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gray Fox’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lake Chautauqua’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2720. How we check this data.