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.
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. ‘Century One’ (1983)
- H. ‘Flower Power’ (1987)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Green Acres’ (1970)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5607