H. ‘Potomac Glory’
Hosta ‘Potomac Glory’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Potomac Pride', 'Potomac Glory' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins and a prominent light green center. The broadly ovate, moderately cupped leaves measure up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide, with a glaucous bloom on the undersides and moderate corrugation.
In the Garden
'Potomac Glory' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches in height and 40 inches in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials that contrast with its blue-green and gold coloration. The 30- to 36-inch scapes bear pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most large-leaved hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 1 to 2in (2.5 to 5.1cm) wide, dark green, reverse cupping with flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, moderately twisted tip and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center color intensifies into the season |
| Notable characteristics | the light green center; 1 inch wide petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Potomac Pride' — H. ‘Potomac Pride’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4420