H. ‘Tall Boy’
Hosta ‘Tall Boy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Le Jardin Botanique de Montreal.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Le Jardin Botanique de Montreal |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by Le Jardin Botanique de Montreal, 'Tall Boy' is a giant variegated hosta derived from Hosta rectifolia. It is visually distinctive for its exceptionally tall scapes, reaching up to 96 inches (243.8 cm), and its large leaves with bright green margins.
In the Garden
'Tall Boy' forms a substantial clump 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter and 30 inches (76.2 cm) tall, with leaves 16 inches (40.6 cm) long and 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its towering scapes make it a strong vertical accent in the border or woodland garden. Due to its giant size, it is not suited for containers and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse the leaves and scapes.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 60–96 in (152.4–243.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. rectifolia
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Tall Boy’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cloud Sweeper’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Grand Boys’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Century One’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5607. How we check this data.