H. ‘Majordomo’
Hosta ‘Majordomo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Majordomo' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its metallic blue-green foliage with deeply corrugated, slightly rippled margins. The leaves exhibit a steel-blue glow when dry and turn dark green when wet, while the scapes produce bird-head-shaped flower buds on deep purple stems.
In the Garden
This mound-forming hosta reaches approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its substantial, heavily textured leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green coloration. The plant's moderate growth rate and compact habit allow it to function effectively as a groundcover or specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer conditions, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, 'Majordomo' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | metalic blue slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | dark green when wet |
| Notable characteristics | steel-blue glow in leaf; bird head shaped flower buds on deep purple scape; dark green when wet |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3608