H. ‘Majestic’
Hosta ‘Majestic’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Majestic' originated as a sport of a seedling from the cross *H.* 'Splashed Leather' × *H.* 'Yellow Splash'. This medium-sized cultivar is visually distinctive for its very shiny, dark green leaves with wide, creamy to pure white margins that contrast sharply against the blade.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Majestic' forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white margins remain crisp without scorching. The substantial leaf size and bold variegation make it effective as a specimen or in mass plantings, pairing well with ferns and other shade perennials. Its large dimensions render it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, requiring protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5 to 1.5in (1.3 to 3.8cm) wide, creamy to pure white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, deeply flat |
| Flower scape height | 48–60 in (121.9–152.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | contrast of variegation within the leaf -- a bold dark green contrasting with wide white borders on a very shiny leaf blade. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of seedling of H. 'Splashed Leather' x H. 'Yellow Splash' — H. ‘Splashed Leather’, H. ‘Yellow Splash’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3605