H. ‘Master Class’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Master Class' is a giant-sized cultivar notable for its imposing dimensions and upright growth habit. The plant produces broadly ovate, blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a dull upper surface, while the underside exhibits a glaucous bloom; the foliage is lightly corrugated overall, with 14 to 16 pairs of veins per leaf.

In the Garden

'Master Class' reaches a mature spread of approximately 80 inches (203 cm) and a height of 44 inches (112 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or focal point in shaded to partially shaded borders. Its long, arching scapes, which rise 58 to 66 inches (147 to 168 cm) above the foliage, bear numerous dull soft purple flowers over an extended bloom season. This cultivar performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with consistent moisture and well-drained soil; it pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or astilbes.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and employ control measures as needed in the garden.