H. ‘The Right Stuff’
Hosta ‘The Right Stuff’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'The Right Stuff' is a giant cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Galaxy'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Incredible Hunk'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its large, nearly round leaves that are dark green streaked with blue-green, medium green, greenish yellow, pale yellow, yellow, and golden yellow, with slightly rippled gold margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 31 inches (78.7 cm) in height and 37 inches (94.0 cm) in diameter. Its heavy-substance, deeply corrugated leaves with prominent vein pairs (13 to 14) make it a strong textural presence in partial to full shade. Suitable companions include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its giant size precludes container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaf substance provides moderate slug and deer resistance, though monitoring is advised in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green streaked with blue green, medium green, greenish yellow, pale yellow, yellow, golden yell slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated and moderately cupped |
| Flower scape height | 36–39 in (91.4–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large round dark green leaves of heavy substance streaked multi-colored |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Incredible Hunk' — H. ‘Incredible Hunk’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘The Right Stuff’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Daredevil’ (sport)
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. ‘Bluegrass Country’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5683