H. ‘Purple Mountain Majesties’
Hosta ‘Purple Mountain Majesties’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, 'Purple Mountain Majesties' is a large hosta cultivar derived from a cross between *H.* 'Galaxy' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Maekawa' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its upright, vase-shaped habit and bold foliage: dark blue-green leaves with irregular, greenish-yellow margins, a glaucous bloom on the undersides, and a heavily corrugated, moderately cupped surface.
In the Garden
'Purple Mountain Majesties' forms a substantial clump reaching 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter. Its upright, rugged form and thick, corrugated leaves make it suitable for partially shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green and gold coloration. Its large size precludes use in small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may damage foliage, the thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance compared to thinner-leaved cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf | dark blue green with .25 to 2.1in (0.6 to 5.3cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | tall, rugged vase-shaped, glaucous, blue-green, with yellow margins; leaves rise majestically skyward resembling mountain ridges |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4513