H. ‘Pioneer’
Hosta ‘Pioneer’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Tompkins.
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | C. Tompkins |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Last checked against the AHS registry:
Overview
'Pioneer' (1984) was registered by C. Tompkins as a plain green hosta of unknown parentage. Its color is given as jade green, and the edge of the leaf is described as ruffled. That ruffling is the main feature the record singles out on an otherwise solid-colored leaf.
In the Garden
The registered clump is 55 in (139.7 cm) across and 28 in (71.1 cm) high. Leaves are 13 in (33.0 cm) long and 9 in (22.9 cm) wide, with 11 vein pairs and a cordate base. Scapes are recorded at 36 to 38 in (91.4 to 96.5 cm). Habit, growth rate and leaf finish are absent from the entry, so whether the leaf is matte or glossy, flat or cupped, cannot be confirmed from the registry.
How it compares
'Nakaimo' (1986) is also plain green and of unknown parentage, at 52 in (132.1 cm) wide and 25 in (63.5 cm) high. Its leaf is smaller and narrower, 10.25 in (26.0 cm) by 6.25 in (15.9 cm), described as medium dull green with small undulations rather than ruffles, and its scapes run slightly higher at 35 to 40 in (88.9 to 101.6 cm).
'Willy Nilly' (1996) sits in the same show class on a clump registered much narrower, 29 in (73.7 cm) by 18 in (45.7 cm). It is upright with a slow registered growth rate, its 11 in (27.9 cm) leaf is gray-green and waxy on top, and its deep green scapes are registered at 15 to 20 in (38.1 to 50.8 cm).
Flowers and other notes
Beyond lavender flowers on scapes of 36 to 38 in, the registration says nothing about culture, not even growth rate or bloom time. For the basics, see our hosta care guide.
Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Pioneer' (#4363), 'Nakaimo' (#3973) and 'Willy Nilly' (#6145), hostaregistrar.org.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | jade green ruffles margins |
| Flower scape height | 36–38 in (91.4–96.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Black Beauty’ (1984)
- H. ‘Circus Clown’ (1983)
- H. ‘Fountain’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4363. How we check this data.