H. ‘Lavender Stocking’
Hosta ‘Lavender Stocking’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita & P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by H. Sugita and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Lavender Stocking' is a large hybrid derived from *H. kiyosumiensis* and *H. pycnophylla*. The cultivar is distinguished by its heavily textured, very shiny blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on the undersides and medium green, slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
This large hosta reaches a mature spread of 43 inches (109.2 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with scapes rising to 31 inches (78.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved cultivars, which require protection from direct sun to maintain leaf color. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border, where it pairs well with ferns and 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. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though deer may browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 43 in (109.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. kiyosumiensis
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3324