H. ‘Turbulent Seas’
Hosta ‘Turbulent Seas’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Turbulent Seas' is a large hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Neat and Tidy'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Aspen Gold'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its broad, blue-green leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a dull upper surface, contrasted by a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 53 inches (134.6 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, cordate-based leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Given its moderate growth rate, it is not ideal for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While typical hosta-growing zones apply, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage for signs of feeding.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34–38 in (86.4–96.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Neat and Tidy' — H. ‘Neat and Tidy’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5842