H. ‘Paradise Restored’
Hosta ‘Paradise Restored’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Paradise Restored' was registered in 2010 and is classified as a medium-sized cultivar. It is visually distinctive for its dark green, slightly shiny leaves with flat margins, a glaucous bloom on the undersides, and a moderate growth rate that forms a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'Paradise Restored' reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with scapes rising 20 to 30 inches (50.8 to 76.2 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas with high pest pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.8 in (12.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Shiny, dark green leaved version of |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4223