H. ‘My Man Mark’
Hosta ‘My Man Mark’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'My Man Mark' is a giant-sized cultivar with a distinctive upright, fountain-like growth habit and variegated foliage. Its parentage includes *Hosta* 'Yellow River' as the pod parent, with an unknown pollen parent, and it is notable for having never been observed in bloom.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 67 inches (170.2 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), making it suitable for large borders or as a specimen plant in partial to full shade. Its broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases, medium green slightly rippled margins, and light twisting and folding create a textured, upright mound that pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Due to its substantial size, it is not recommended for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, with a balanced slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the large, slightly glossy leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 67 in (170.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 17.5 in (44.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded |
| Notable characteristics | never bloomed, fountain looking, but upright |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Yellow River' — H. ‘Yellow River’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Humpback Whale’ (2012)
- H. ‘Charles’ (2014)
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3959