H. ‘Leatherneck’
Hosta ‘Leatherneck’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'Leatherneck' is a large hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between *Hosta* 'Yellow Splash Rim' (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Blue Dimples' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its upright, substantial mound of medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a dull underside.
In the Garden
'Leatherneck' reaches a mature size of 40 inches (101.6 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green foliage. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in woodland borders and shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Leatherneck' may require protection from slugs and deer in the garden.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Yellow Splash Rim' — H. ‘Yellow Splash Rim’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Dimples' — H. ‘Blue Dimples’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3334