H. ‘Uncle Albert’
Hosta ‘Uncle Albert’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, this giant blue-green hosta was bred from the species Hosta hypoleuca (pod parent) and Hosta kikutii var. caput avis (pollen parent). 'Uncle Albert' is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, cupped leaves with a glaucous bloom beneath and light green, slightly rippled margins, combined with a notably large flower head at maturity.
In the Garden
Reaching 127 cm (50 in) in diameter and 35.6 cm (14 in) in height, this mound-forming cultivar is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials that complement its cool tones. The plant's moderate growth rate and giant size make it a strong specimen for mid-border or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, cupped leaves can be attractive to these pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; cupped, flat |
| Notable characteristics | mature plant has very large flower head |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. hypoleuca
- Pollen parent: H. kikutii var. caput avis
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Uncle Albert’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dreamboat Annie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Miss American Pie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Mustang Sally’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Red Rover’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Valley's Bossanova’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘Dragon's Eye’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5880. How we check this data.