H. ‘Midnight Dream’
Hosta ‘Midnight Dream’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Midnight Dream' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its exceptionally dark blue-green foliage. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, measuring 13 inches (33.0 cm) long and 11.25 inches (28.6 cm) wide, with 15 vein pairs, slightly rippled margins, and a lightly folded, wavy, and corrugated texture. The upper surface is slightly shiny, while the underside is dull.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 72 inches (182.9 cm) and height of 32 inches (81.3 cm), 'Midnight Dream' requires ample space in partial to full shade. Its upright habit and large, dark leaves make it suitable as a specimen or for the back of a shaded border, where it pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials. This cultivar is not suited for container cultivation due to its giant size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dark blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 45–51 in (114.3–129.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue changes to dark green as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | very dark blue green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Kim’ (2016)
- H. ‘Blue Mammoth’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coal Miner’ (2010)
- H. ‘Groo Bloo’ (2010)
- H. ‘Mike’ (2010)
- H. ‘So Big’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3735