King Michael

Hosta "King Michael" review

'Krossa B-2'. Imported from Japan in the 1960s, by Gus Krossa. A medium green hosta with heart shaped leaves 18" long x 12" wide. A very large plant. White flowers on 48" scapes. Stately blue. Bearing a strong resemblance to Hosta montana macrophylla, it has deeply impressed veins and the same graceful, elegant habit. White flowers.

Hosta "King Michael" information:

Size Category very large
Hosta height x width 80x140 cm (31x55 in.) inches
Leaf length x width 38x28 cm (15x11 in.) inches
Vein pairs 18
Leaf color
Variegation
Leaf type leathery, a bit rippled
Petiole leathery, a bit rippled
Scape
Scape height 100 cm (39 in.)
Flower near white
Fragrant
Flower length
Flowering period June - July
Fertile yes
Pod
Ploidy
Patents
Sports 'Prince Albert' sport or seedling
Progeny 'Rip Curl' = 'Sun Power' x PP