H. ‘Mount Royal’
Hosta ‘Mount Royal’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Le Jardin Botanique de Montreal.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Le Jardin Botanique de Montreal |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3912