H. ‘Nakaimo’
Hosta ‘Nakaimo’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Last checked against the AHS registry:
Overview
'Nakaimo' is a plain green hosta registered in 1986 with the American Hosta Society itself as registrant and no originator or parentage on file. The leaf entry is brief: medium dull green, 10.25 by 6.25 in (26.0 by 15.9 cm), with small undulations at the edge. There is no variegation and no special feature claimed.
In the Garden
The clump is registered at 52 in (132.1 cm) across and 25 in high, with flower stems of 35 to 40 in. The record does not give a habit or growth rate; the flowers are noted as pinkish medium lavender.
How it compares
'Pioneer' (1984) is a near twin on paper, in the same show class at 55 by 28 in, but its record describes jade green leaves with ruffled edges and a larger blade (13 by 9 in).
'Willy Nilly' (1996) is registered narrower, upright, 29 by 18 in, with a slow growth rate and gray-green leaves that are waxy on top.
Flowers and other notes
The record lists pinkish medium lavender flowers on scapes of 35 to 40 in, and little else beyond size and leaf; nursery claims about vigor cannot be checked against it. For general culture, see our hosta care guide.
Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Nakaimo' (#3973), 'Pioneer' (#4363) and 'Willy Nilly' (#6145), hostaregistrar.org.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium dull green small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 35–40 in (88.9–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Nakaimo’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Elf Bonnet’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ellie Bee’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ (1986)
- H. ‘Frilly Puckers’ (1986)
- H. ‘Green Piecrust’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3973. How we check this data.