H. ‘Ming Jade’
Hosta ‘Ming Jade’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by U. Syre-Herz.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | U. Syre-Herz |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by U. Syre-Herz, this large hosta cultivar is distinguished by its variegated foliage, featuring broad malachite green margins surrounding a lighter leaf center. The parentage is unknown, but the plant produces substantial leaves measuring 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide, with 16 vein pairs.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Ming Jade' forms a substantial clump reaching 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height and 64 inches (162.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the leaf coloration remains stable, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The tall scapes, ranging from 44 to 55 inches (111.8 to 139.7 cm), bear lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 44–55 in (111.8–139.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Ming Jade’ as a parent:
- H. ‘The Minnesota Mafia’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3771