H. ‘The Godfather’
Hosta ‘The Godfather’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by an unknown hybridizer, 'The Godfather' is a giant variegated hosta distinguished by its substantial dimensions and dark green leaves with flat margins. The foliage exhibits a slightly shiny upper surface and dull underside, with cordate leaf bases and 15 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 72 inches (182.9 cm) and height of 44 inches (111.8 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or background element in woodland gardens. The substantial leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While moderately resistant to slugs due to its thick leaves, standard slug control measures may still be necessary in damp conditions; deer browsing is possible in areas with high deer pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 60–64 in (152.4–162.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Angel Wings’ (1998)
- H. ‘Distinction’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5672. How we check this data.