H. ‘Temple Great’
Hosta ‘Temple Great’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. Jernigan.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | B. Jernigan |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by B. Jernigan, this large blue-green hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta montana*. It forms a very dense, substantial mound distinguished by its broad blue-green leaves with prominent veining and tall scapes.
In the Garden
‘Temple Great’ reaches a mature diameter of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded to partially shaded borders. Its dense habit pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The tall scapes, reaching up to 48 inches (121.9 cm), carry pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | in (0.0cm) wide |
| Flower scape height | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. montana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5642