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.
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. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2839