H. ‘Reversed’
Hosta ‘Reversed’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by P. Aden as a sport of an unnamed parent, *Hosta* 'Reversed' is a large cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins, a reversal of the typical gold-centered, green-margined pattern found in many related sports. The leaves measure 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide, with 13 vein pairs and yellow-green margins.
In the Garden
'Reversed' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size limits container suitability to very large pots.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Reversed' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Reversed’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Banana Boat’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Brave Amherst’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Carousel’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Sand Pebbles’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4647