H. ‘Komodo Dragon’
Hosta ‘Komodo Dragon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Komodo Dragon' is a giant blue-green hosta cultivar with the pod parent H. 'Donahue Piecrust' and an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its large, ovate leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins, a glaucous bloom on the undersides, and a cascading growth habit supported by long petioles.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 84 inches (213.4 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), forming a fast-growing, mound-like clump. It is best suited to partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its broad foliage. Its substantial size makes it appropriate as a specimen or background plant in larger borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Komodo Dragon' is susceptible to slug damage; monitor leaves and use barriers or controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 84 in (213.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | cascading leaf, long petioles makes stunning clump. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Donahue Piecrust' — H. ‘Donahue Piecrust’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Komodo Dragon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Carved Complexity’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Kim’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ponytail’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Star Power’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Starboard Light’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Jay P. Warren’ (2004)
- H. ‘Metropolis’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3097. How we check this data.