H. ‘Polly Bishop’
Hosta ‘Polly Bishop’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1977 by K. Vaughn, 'Polly Bishop' is a giant hosta derived from self-pollinated seed of Hosta 'Frances Williams'. It is distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with blue margins and a prominent glaucous bloom on the upper surface.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and spreads to 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its substantial leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scapes rise 22 to 26 inches (55.9 to 66.0 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Frances Williams' selfed — H. ‘Frances Williams’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Frances Williams' selfed — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Polly Bishop’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Aqua Velva’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Mastodon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Tijuana Brass’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Twisted Sister’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Lace’ (1977)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4406. How we check this data.