H. ‘Majesty’
Hosta ‘Majesty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Sagae' registered in 1999, 'Majesty' is a large, upright cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with broad, pale yellow margins. The leaf blades reach 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in width, with 10 vein pairs and slightly rippled, 2-inch-wide (5.1 cm) margins.
In the Garden
'Majesty' performs best in partial to light shade, typical of most hosta cultivars, where it forms a substantial, upright clump. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or backdrop in mixed borders, and it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The broad gold margins provide contrast against darker-leaved companions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, especially in full leaf development, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Majesty' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with 2in (5.1cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sagae' — H. ‘Sagae’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3607