H. ‘Sultan's Smoke’
Hosta ‘Sultan's Smoke’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, Hosta 'Sultan's Smoke' is a large, upright cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Galaxy' and H. 'Incredible Hunk'. Its most distinctive feature is the variable, multi-colored streaking—ranging from blue-green and dark green to greenish yellow, yellow, and golden yellow—that appears on the medium green leaves, which also bear gold margins.
In the Garden
'Sultan's Smoke' reaches a mature size of 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its large, deeply corrugated leaves provide substantial textural contrast. The upright habit and glaucous green scapes make it effective as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, though its size limits use in small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protective measures.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf | medium green variably streaked with blue green, dark green, greenish yellow, yellow, golded yellow a slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated, deeply leathery, lightly folded and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, leathery, deeply corrugated glaucous green leaves with variable multi-colored streaks |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Incredible Hunk' — H. ‘Incredible Hunk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Music’ (2001)
- H. ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ (2001)
- H. ‘Blueberry Patch’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5457. How we check this data.