H. ‘Outrageous Dragon’
Hosta ‘Outrageous Dragon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, Hosta 'Outrageous Dragon' is a large hybrid resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Outrageous' and *H.* 'Chinese Dragon Supreme', with *H.* 'Blue Belly' as the pollen parent. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its upright, broad mound of dark green leaves with streaked greenish-white to creamy-white, slightly rippled margins, combined with a lightly folded and corrugated leaf surface.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and height of 25 inches (63.5 cm), 'Outrageous Dragon' is well-suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its large, upright form makes it an effective specimen or accent plant in woodland borders and shade gardens, where its variegated foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Due to its substantial size, it is not recommended for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents may be necessary, as both pests are attracted to hosta foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | dark green, streaked greenish white to creamy white slightly rippled margins; lightly folded, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 35–37 in (88.9–94.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large upright form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Outrageous' x H. 'Chinese Dragon Supreme') — H. ‘Outrageous’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Belly' — H. ‘Blue Belly’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Breeder’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Brew’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Delight’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4180