H. ‘Shaharazade’
Hosta ‘Shaharazade’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, 'Shaharazade' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its ovate, dark green leaves with a dull surface, each bordered by a narrow, golden yellow margin measuring approximately 0.375 inches (1.0 cm) wide, and by its wavy leaf margins.
In the Garden
'Shaharazade' forms a substantial, mound-like clump reaching up to 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its gold-margined foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it appropriate for use as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wavy dark green with golden yellow margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5073