H. ‘Shogun’
Hosta ‘Shogun’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, M. Zilis |
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by M. Zilis, this large hosta cultivar forms a substantial mound of blue-green foliage edged with creamy white margins. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases and moderate waviness, bearing a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Shogun' reaches 20 inches (51 cm) in height and spreads to 68 inches (173 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or mid-border accent in partial to full shade. Its substantial size and contrasting margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials. The plant exhibits a moderate growth rate.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical slug and deer resistance for a hosta of this size class; monitor for slug damage on the broad leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20.1 in (51.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 68 in (172.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.675 in (24.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5120