H. ‘Pea Pod’
Hosta ‘Pea Pod’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Sugar Snap' registered in 2016, 'Pea Pod' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, dark green leaves with flat margins, heavy corrugation, and pronounced cupping. The foliage is very shiny on both surfaces, and the plant produces fragrant flowers on dark green scapes.
In the Garden
'Pea Pod' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its rapid growth rate allows it to fill space quickly. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant grasses. The large, puckered leaves provide strong textural contrast against finer-foliaged perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, though the thick, corrugated leaves may offer some resistance to minor pest damage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; nearly round moderately cupped and corrugated overall. |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Dark green cupped and puckered leaves with fragrant flowers and rapid growth rate. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sugar Snap' — H. ‘Sugar Snap’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4257