H. ‘Super Star’
Hosta ‘Super Star’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Super Star' is a giant cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Dorothy Benedict' and *H.* 'Maekawa'. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of medium green leaves with heavy, rippled margins and a very shiny upper surface, contrasted by a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
This upright, moderate-growing plant reaches 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height and 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter at maturity. Its large, cordate-based leaves—13.13 inches (33.4 cm) long and 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) wide with 15 vein pairs—make it a substantial specimen for the middle to back of a shaded border. The glaucous green scapes, 29 to 31 inches (73.7 to 78.7 cm) tall, carry flowers above the foliage. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs may damage the leaves, the heavy rippling and thick texture offer moderate resistance; deer browsing remains a potential concern.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13.13 in (33.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked heavy ripples margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 29–31 in (73.7–78.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Super Star’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dancing with the Stars’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-7, giant size):
- H. ‘Blizzard’ (2003)
- H. ‘Niagara on the Lake’ (2003)
- H. ‘Northern Mystery’ (2009)
- H. ‘Galaxy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Valley's Love Cats’ (2015)
- H. ‘Final Answer’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5544