H. ‘Tupelo Honey’
Hosta ‘Tupelo Honey’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 by an unknown hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Tupelo Honey' is a large cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins. The leaf blades are ovate with cordate bases, lightly wavy margins, and a slightly shiny upper surface contrasting with a dull underside.
In the Garden
'Tupelo Honey' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, where its gold-margined foliage remains most vibrant. This large specimen works well as a groundcover or accent in shaded borders, paired with ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant grasses.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many broad-leaved hostas, 'Tupelo Honey' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Dandy Lion’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5840