H. ‘Northern Heritage’
Hosta ‘Northern Heritage’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Northern Heritage' is a large hybrid derived from a cross between *H*. 'Color Fantasy' and *H*. 'Big Daddy'. The cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green foliage with medium green streaked margins, both surfaces bearing a glaucous bloom, and its cordate leaf bases.
In the Garden
'Northern Heritage' forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching approximately 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed perennial beds. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrent measures are recommended, as the foliage is susceptible to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Color Fantasy' — H. ‘Color Fantasy’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Big Daddy' — H. ‘Big Daddy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Dapper Jim’ (1999)
- H. ‘Fiesta’ (1999)
- H. ‘Rosedale Mixmaster’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4052