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.
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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. How we check this data.