H. ‘Paper Lantern’
Hosta ‘Paper Lantern’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. & V. Skaggs & M. Gilligan.
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Originator | B. & V. Skaggs & M. Gilligan |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by B. & V. Skaggs and M. Gilligan, 'Paper Lantern' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The cultivar is notable for its long-lasting flowers that remain closed at the tips, resembling paper lanterns.
In the Garden
'Paper Lantern' forms a mound-like clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its blue-green foliage provides contrast alongside yellow- or gold-leaved companions such as Hosta 'Sum and Substance' or ferns. The plant's medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–23 in (50.8–58.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flower ends stay closed, and they last a long time |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Academy Dark Space’ (2015)
- H. ‘Night Flight’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4218. How we check this data.