H. ‘Maniac’
Hosta ‘Maniac’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-6b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as a sport of Hosta 'Embroidery', 'Maniac' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, light green, slightly rippled margins. The foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on the underside and a lightly corrugated texture, with ovate leaves measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Maniac' reaches a mature spread of 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration and marginal variegation are most pronounced. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size makes it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Maniac' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in areas with high slug or deer pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, light green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Embroidery'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6b, large size):
- H. ‘Robin Hood’ (2000)
- H. ‘Franc's Dark Within’ (2010)
- H. ‘Grand Boys’ (2006)
- H. ‘Cascading Waters’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gunther's Reward’ (2015)
- H. ‘Yesterday's Memories’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3621. How we check this data.