H. ‘Michael T. Rozanski’
Hosta ‘Michael T. Rozanski’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Michael T. Rozanski' is a giant cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with Hosta 'King Tut' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its upright, fast-growing habit and large, broadly ovate leaves that are slightly blue-green with a glaucous bloom, moderately flat and lightly cupped with slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 62 inches (157.5 cm) and a height of 33 inches (83.8 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in partial to full shade. Its upright form and substantial foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Due to its giant size, it is not recommended for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, requiring protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 62 in (157.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | slightly blue green slightly rippled margins; moderately flat and lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 29–41 in (73.7–104.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | giant slightly blue-green glaucous upright plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'King Tut' — H. ‘King Tut’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3726. How we check this data.