H. ‘Puckered Giant’
Hosta ‘Puckered Giant’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Powell.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Powell |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by L. Powell, *Hosta* 'Puckered Giant' is a giant-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Elegans'*. It is visually distinctive for its heavily puckered, blue-green leaves with lustrous blue margins, reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with 14 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height, making it suitable as a specimen plant or a bold accent in shaded borders. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Elegans'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Puckered Giant’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Website’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Bressingham Blue’ (1984)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Blue Angel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Big Daddy’ (1978)
- H. ‘Big Mama’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4487