H. ‘Metallica’
Hosta ‘Metallica’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. & E. Lachman.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | W. & E. Lachman |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by W. & E. Lachman, this small blue-green hosta resulted from a cross between Hosta 'Beatrice' and Hosta 'Blue Moon'. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its dark blue-green leaves with pronounced undulating margins, a trait inherited from its parentage.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Metallica' reaches a mature diameter of 21 inches (53.3 cm) and height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders or as a groundcover in shaded areas. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
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. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark blue green large undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Beatrice' hybrid
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Moon' — H. ‘Blue Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Carl’ (1991)
- H. ‘Full Moon’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lakeside Blue Cherub’ (1991)
- H. ‘Blythe Spirit’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3721. How we check this data.