H. ‘Monsoon’
Hosta ‘Monsoon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-6a (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of Hosta 'Great Lakes Gold', 'Monsoon' is a giant hosta distinguished by its large, heavily textured leaves with yellow centers and contrasting green margins. The foliage is notably wavy and dull-surfaced, with wide green margins measuring approximately 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) and seven pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
'Monsoon' forms a substantial mound 22 inches (55.9 cm) tall and 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen plant or for the back of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the yellow leaf centers hold their color without scorching. The large, wavy leaves provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and manage as needed. Suitable for cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | yellow with .75in (1.9cm) wide, green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; wavy |
| Flower scape height | 25–27 in (63.5–68.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center becomes brighter yellow |
| Notable characteristics | large wavy leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Great Lakes Gold' — H. ‘Great Lakes Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-6a, giant size):
- H. ‘Continental Divide’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lean on Me’ (2008)
- H. ‘Transformer’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hollywood Lights’ (2005)
- H. ‘Prime Meridian’ (2005)
- H. ‘War Paint’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3865. How we check this data.