H. ‘Matthew J. Walton’
Hosta ‘Matthew J. Walton’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, 'Matthew J. Walton' is a large, fast-growing hosta cultivar derived from the pod parent Hosta 'Minuteman' with an unknown pollen parent, though leaf characteristics suggest Hosta ventricosa as a likely contributor. It is visually distinctive for its very shiny, nearly round, dark green leaves with flat margins and deep-set veins, creating a pronounced textured appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 50 inches (127.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or for mid-border placement in partial to full shade. Its large, glossy leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture or color. The dark green scapes, which rise 30 to 45 inches (76.2 to 114.3 cm) above the foliage, bear flowers that, based on shape and vein count, align with Hosta ventricosa parentage.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; this cultivar shows typical resistance to deer but may require slug management in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–45 in (76.2–114.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green with deep set veins; flower color, flower shape, and vein count suggest ventricosa as pollen parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Minuteman' — H. ‘Minuteman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Academy Shiny Vase’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3683. How we check this data.