H. ‘Regalia’
Hosta ‘Regalia’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1992 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Krossa Regal', 'Regalia' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green foliage with rippled leaf margins and rounded leaf bases. The leaves measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with 9 to 10 vein pairs, and the plant forms a mound 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Regalia' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration remains most pronounced. At maturity, it forms a substantial clump suitable for mid-border placement or as a specimen in shaded beds. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and its medium size makes it appropriate for both garden borders and large containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Regalia' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light green blue green, rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 45 in (114.3 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 (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘Revelations’ (1993)
- H. ‘Rossing's Pride’ (1993)
- H. ‘Kit Kat’ (1994)
- H. ‘Muted Moon’ (1995)
- H. ‘Carolina Moon’ (1997)
- H. ‘Allegan Gent’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4631