H. ‘Regal Promenade’
Hosta ‘Regal Promenade’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Krossa Regal', 'Regal Promenade' was registered in 1994 and is distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with a prominent glaucous bloom on both surfaces, borne on semi-upright petioles. The foliage is heavily textured with smooth margins and a rounded base, while the scapes rise to a height of 40–48 inches (101.6–121.9 cm), displaying blue-green coloration.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature size of 30 inches (76.2 cm) in both height and diameter, forming a substantial, upright clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large stature makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse the leaves, so protective measures may be necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | blue green streaked smooth margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40–48 in (101.6–121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Krossa Regal' — H. ‘Krossa Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Julia Gaede’ (1994)
- H. ‘Homestead’ (1997)
- H. ‘Hot Flash’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4621. How we check this data.