H. ‘King of the Hill’
Hosta ‘King of the Hill’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'King of the Hill' is a giant hosta of unknown parentage, with *Hosta* 'Galaxy' as its pod parent. It is distinguished by its large, heavily corrugated, broadly ovate leaves that display a complex variegation of blue-green, dark green, light green, and golden yellow, with heavily rippled margins and a very shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'King of the Hill' reaches a mature height of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a spread of 23 inches (58.4 cm), with upright foliage. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial size and bold leaf texture make it effective as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders, where it can be paired with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked with light green, blue-green, dark green and golden yellow heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 39–46 in (99.1–116.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | stunning giant shiny, rippled multicolored leaves on thick 24 inch petioles, white flowers and backs. Sibling of H. 'Queen of the Hill' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-7, giant size):
- H. ‘Blizzard’ (2003)
- H. ‘Niagara on the Lake’ (2003)
- H. ‘Northern Mystery’ (2009)
- H. ‘Valley's Love Cats’ (2015)
- H. ‘Galaxy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Big Bad John’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3031