H. ‘Super Bowl’
Hosta ‘Super Bowl’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, M. Zilis |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by M. Zilis, 'Super Bowl' is a large hosta distinguished by its heavily corrugated, deeply cupped, nearly round leaves of blue-green with broad, flat golden yellow margins. The leaf undersides display a glaucous bloom, while the upper surface is dull.
In the Garden
'Super Bowl' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 44 inches (112 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, where the gold margins remain brightest. Its substantial foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials; the large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, deeply cupped, intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | chartreuse in the early season |
| Notable characteristics | heavily corrugated, deeply cupped, golden yellow foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Super Bowl’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Star Power’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Buttercup’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5539