H. ‘Tiffney's Godzilla’
Hosta ‘Tiffney's Godzilla’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Sum and Substance', 'Tiffney's Godzilla' was registered in 1996 and is classified as a giant hosta. It is distinguished by its very large, medium green leaves with wide, gold, slightly rippled margins, forming a substantial, upright mound.
In the Garden
Reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height and 52 inches (132.1 cm) in diameter, this fast-growing cultivar is best sited in partial to full shade, where its gold margins hold best color. Its imposing size makes it suitable as a specimen or as a bold accent in the middle to back of a shaded border, where it pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials. It is not suitable for containers due to its giant stature.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection from deer in areas where they are prevalent.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green with 2in (5.1cm) wide, gold, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40–52 in (101.6–132.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Frances Williams’ (1986)
- H. ‘Corona’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lady Isobel Barnett’ (1996)
- H. ‘Supersonic’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5715. How we check this data.