H. ‘Leather Coat’
Hosta ‘Leather Coat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Ryan's Big One', 'Leather Coat' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The foliage is smooth-margined with rounded bases, and the plant forms a dense, slow-growing mound.
In the Garden
'Leather Coat' reaches approximately 22 inches (56 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color is most pronounced. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact, mound-like habit also suits container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though monitoring is recommended in damp conditions. Deer may browse young foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green smooth margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–16 in (35.6–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Ryan's Big One'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3332