H. ‘Night Train’
Hosta ‘Night Train’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 from unknown parentage, 'Night Train' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and very heavy substance. The broadly ovate, cordate-based foliage measures 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, with 15 vein pairs, and presents a dull surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size and compact habit make it suitable for border fronts or shaded rock gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaf substance provides moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be necessary in damp conditions. Deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | changes to green later |
| Notable characteristics | very heavy substance, blue is intense |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4026