H. ‘Piecrust Power’
Hosta ‘Piecrust Power’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. Shaw.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Originator | F. Shaw |
| Registrant | AHS, M. Zilis |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by F. Shaw, *Hosta* 'Piecrust Power' is a giant-sized cultivar derived from open-pollinated *H.* 'Green Piecrust'. It is distinguished by its broad, blue-green leaves with heavily rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides, forming a large, dense mound.
In the Garden
'Piecrust Power' performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas. At maturity, it reaches 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and spreads to 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or groundcover in larger shaded borders. Its substantial, corrugated foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Due to its slow growth rate and giant size, it is not recommended for containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, textured leaves are moderately resistant to slugs, though deer may browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green heavy rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large mound of rippled green foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Green Piecrust' open pollinated — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Piecrust Power’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Mississippi River’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Humpback Whale’ (2012)
- H. ‘Charles’ (2014)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4338