H. ‘Louis XIV’
Hosta ‘Louis XIV’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 from unknown parentage, 'Louis XIV' is a large hosta distinguished by its bright yellow, slightly rippled leaf margins on green leaves and an upright, fountain-like growth habit. This cultivar is notable for its very fast growth rate, profuse flowering, and tolerance of sunnier positions than many hostas.
In the Garden
'Louis XIV' reaches a mature spread of approximately 48 inches (122 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76 cm), with flower scapes extending 32 to 40 inches (81 to 102 cm) above the foliage. Its upright, fountain-like form and sun tolerance make it suitable for partially shaded borders or sites with morning sun; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Given its large size and rapid expansion, this cultivar is best used as a specimen or in spacious beds rather than containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While more sun-tolerant than most hostas, foliage may scorch in intense afternoon sun; slug damage is possible but not severe, and deer may browse young shoots in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; ovate lightly twisted, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 32–40 in (81.3–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow upright fountain like habit, fast grower to a very large size, takes sun flowers profusely |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Buttercup’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3526