H. ‘Royal Tapestry’

Overview

Registered in 2002, 'Royal Tapestry' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Sea Prize' as the pod parent. Its distinctive appearance derives from medium blue-green leaves with creamy white margins that exhibit variable streaking toward the leaf center, combined with pronounced wavy and corrugated leaf surfaces.

In the Garden

'Royal Tapestry' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 43 inches (109.2 cm) in diameter at maturity. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves measure 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with 13 vein pairs and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its blue-green coloration and white margins remain most stable. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Royal Tapestry' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may benefit from protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent. It is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.