H. ‘Stormy Weather’
Hosta ‘Stormy Weather’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Stormy Weather' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Holly's Honey' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a dull upper surface, and a subtle sheen beneath; the leaf blade characteristically folds back, causing the midrib to project upward.
In the Garden
'Stormy Weather' reaches a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), forming a dense, moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or mid-border accent, but it is not ideal for small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially 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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; folded |
| Flower scape height | 27–31 in (68.6–78.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaf blade folds back, midrib point sticks up |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Holly's Honey' — H. ‘Holly's Honey’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Candlewood’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5408. How we check this data.