H. ‘Lederhosen’
Hosta ‘Lederhosen’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster of the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Lederhosen' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green, ovate leaves with cordate bases, very shiny upper surfaces, and moderately folded, lightly wavy margins; the plant forms a floppy, mound-like clump of notably thick substance.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 10.5 inches (26.7 cm), with scapes rising 25 to 29 inches (63.5 to 73.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for mixed shade borders or woodland gardens. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its medium size and floppy habit also suit it for container culture.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | blue-green flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 25–29 in (63.5–73.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | thick substance, wavy, floppy clump |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Azure Frills’ (2010)
- H. ‘Becky's Choice’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3335. How we check this data.