H. ‘People's Choice’
Hosta ‘People's Choice’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'People's Choice' is a giant hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Placemat'. It is distinguished by its very large, heavily textured blue-green leaves with a prominent glaucous bloom on the upper surface, forming a substantial upright mound.
In the Garden
'People's Choice' reaches a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green foliage provides a strong structural presence in the border or as a specimen plant. Its large size makes it appropriate for the back of a shade bed or as a focal point, and it pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Placemat'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Cool Change’ (1995)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4294