H. ‘Proud Mary’
Hosta ‘Proud Mary’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; deeply wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 30–38 in (76.2–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Dark green, shiny, deeply ribbed leaves that flow as if from a fountain. It stands Proud! |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4481