H. ‘Simply Sharon’
Hosta ‘Simply Sharon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Originator | R. Benedict |
| Section class | I-6a (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by R. Benedict, this giant hosta is distinguished by its large, nearly round leaves of blue-green with wide, gold margins. The leaf blade is yellow with a 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) blue-green, slightly rippled margin, producing a pronounced variegation pattern.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Simply Sharon' forms a substantial mound 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and is suitable as a specimen or accent in larger borders. Its size and leaf texture pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials that contrast with its broad, corrugated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control may still be needed in wet seasons; deer may browse this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | yellow with .75in (1.9cm) wide, blue-green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow center becomes creamy-white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Simply Sharon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bigga Luigi’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-6a, giant size):
- H. ‘War Paint’ (2005)
- H. ‘Garden Party’ (2002)
- H. ‘Continental Divide’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lean on Me’ (2008)
- H. ‘Caliban’ (2009)
- H. ‘Transformer’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5174