H. ‘Steve Moldovan’
Hosta ‘Steve Moldovan’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Steve Moldovan' is a giant hybrid originating from a cross between *Hosta* 'Blue Vision' (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Fantastic' (pollen parent). This cultivar is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, heavily corrugated leaves that are nearly round with cordate bases, forming an upright, substantial clump.
In the Garden
'Steve Moldovan' achieves a mature width of 51 inches (129.5 cm) and height of 38 inches (96.5 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or focal point in partial to full shade. Its upright habit and large, cupped leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture. The plant's substantial size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the large, corrugated leaves may be attractive to both pests in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 51 in (129.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf | intensely corrugated and lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 30–45 in (76.2–114.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | giant upright hosta, with intensely blue leaves which are cupped and heavily puckered |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue Vision' — H. ‘Blue Vision’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Fantastic'' — H. ‘Fantastic’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
- H. ‘Creek’ (2007)
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5390