H. ‘Typhoon’
Hosta ‘Typhoon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Stardust', registered in 2010, 'Typhoon' is a large hosta distinguished by its medium green leaves with broad, pale yellow margins. The flat, broadly ovate leaves measure 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, with 11 vein pairs and a dull surface on both sides.
In the Garden
'Typhoon' forms a mound-shaped clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its light variegation provides contrast when paired with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders, though it is not recommended for containers due to its mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Typhoon' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Notable characteristics | light variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Stardust' — H. ‘Stardust’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5868