H. ‘Mount Royal’

Overview

Registered in 1983 by the Jardin Botanique de Montréal, 'Mount Royal' is a large, variegated hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the light green leaf margin that contrasts with the darker leaf center, creating a broad, irregular border on each leaf.

In the Garden

'Mount Royal' forms a substantial clump reaching 15 inches (38 cm) in height and 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter, with individual leaves up to 13 inches (33 cm) long and 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for most hostas, and its large, textured leaves make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. The five pairs of veins per leaf provide subtle texture, and the plant pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Mount Royal' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.