H. ‘Polly Bishop’

Hosta ‘Polly Bishop’ is a registered cultivar (1977) , 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.

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):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4406