H. ‘Mike’
Hosta ‘Mike’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, Hosta 'Mike' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its large, nearly round leaves of blue-green with a glaucous bloom. The foliage is heavily textured with moderate corrugation and a lightly cupped form, creating a substantial mound of blue-gray color.
In the Garden
Reaching 30 inches in height and 46 inches in diameter, 'Mike' is best sited in partial to full shade where its blue-green leaves hold color well. The plant's giant stature and moderate growth rate make it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border, where it pairs effectively with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large leaves also provide a strong textural contrast against finer-leaved plants.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dull, glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–42 in (91.4–106.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large blue-gray foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
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. ‘Blue Mammoth’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3758. How we check this data.