H. ‘Praise Him’
Hosta ‘Praise Him’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 from unknown parentage, 'Praise Him' is a large hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white margins and yellow, creamy streaks. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring up to 9.5 inches long and 8 inches wide with rounded bases, present a tricolor effect that sets this cultivar apart.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 36 inches in diameter and 16 inches in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its variegation remains stable. The substantial leaf size and mounding habit make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, astilbes, and other woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Praise Him' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Praise Him’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Living Water’ (sport)
- H. ‘Oh Audrey’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘At the Ritz’ (2009)
- H. ‘Diane Gray Dalton’ (2009)
- H. ‘Filagree’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4443