H. ‘Towering Inferno Remembered’
Hosta ‘Towering Inferno Remembered’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Towering Inferno Remembered' is a large, upright cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Galaxy' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its bold, deeply corrugated and leathery blue-green leaves that are streaked with yellow, creamy white, and golden yellow along slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature height of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a spread of 33 inches (83.8 cm), with an upright, moderately vigorous habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glaucous leaf undersides and prominent vein pairs (14 per leaf) are most visible. The towering scapes, 33 to 36 inches (83.8 to 91.4 cm) tall, bear medium green flowers; the plant pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its bold leaf texture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through routine garden practices.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated and deeply leathery |
| Flower scape height | 33–36 in (83.8–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | towering boldly upright, deeply corrugated leathery leaves, streaked with yellow and creamy white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Music’ (2001)
- H. ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ (2001)
- H. ‘Blueberry Patch’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5791