H. ‘Magnificent Michele’
Hosta ‘Magnificent Michele’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Magnificent Michele' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parent, with *H.* 'Frosty Morn' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins, good substance, and persistent blue coloration throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
'Magnificent Michele' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color remains truest. Its medium size and substantial leaves make it suitable for mid-border positions, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds; it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. While the thick leaves offer some resistance, monitor for slugs and deer in susceptible gardens.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | blue slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 15–17 in (38.1–43.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue changes to green |
| Notable characteristics | good substance, persistent blue |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Frosty Morn' — H. ‘Frosty Morn’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3599