H. ‘Proud Mary’

Overview

Registered in 2016 from unknown parentage, 'Proud Mary' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its heavily rippled, dark green leaves with a pronounced, glossy sheen on both surfaces. The foliage emerges in a fountain-like, upright habit, with deeply wavy margins and a flat base that contribute to its structured, architectural form.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 25 inches (63.5 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its moderate growth rate and upright habit allow it to pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its dark, shiny foliage. Not recommended for container culture due to its medium size.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth resumes. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer resistance is not documented for this cultivar, so standard protective measures may be warranted.