H. ‘Skywalker’
Hosta ‘Skywalker’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Star Wars' registered in 2011, 'Skywalker' is a giant blue-green version of its parent. It is distinguished by its large, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases, moderate corrugation, and a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Skywalker' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 45 inches (114 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (51 cm) in height. Its substantial blue-green foliage provides strong contrast when paired with gold or chartreuse hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for the middle to back of a border or as a specimen plant.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy glaucous bloom may be diminished by overhead watering or heavy rainfall; slug and deer damage should be monitored as with most large-leaved hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | dark green by mid summer |
| Notable characteristics | blue green version of the mother plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Star Wars'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Blue Mammoth’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coal Miner’ (2010)
- H. ‘Groo Bloo’ (2010)
- H. ‘Mike’ (2010)
- H. ‘So Big’ (2010)
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5202