H. ‘Jay B. Abendroth’
Hosta ‘Jay B. Abendroth’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, this giant hosta cultivar was developed from the pod parent Hosta 'Treasure' with an unknown pollen parent. 'Jay B. Abendroth' is visually distinctive for its large, dome-shaped clump of medium blue-green, nearly round leaves with slightly rippled margins, a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and light corrugation.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), this fast-growing mound-forming cultivar is best suited as a specimen or accent in partial to full shade. Its substantial blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The large leaf size and dense habit make it unsuitable for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 22–43 in (55.9–109.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | makes a distinctive large blue-green dome-shaped clump |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Treasure' — H. ‘Treasure’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Colonel Murphy’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2839. How we check this data.