H. ‘Unruly Troll’
Hosta ‘Unruly Troll’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 by an unknown originator, *Hosta* 'Unruly Troll' is a large cultivar distinguished by its heavily corrugated, cupped, and lightly twisted blue-green leaves. The foliage, reaching 10 inches long and 8 inches wide, has a dull upper surface with a glaucous bloom beneath, and broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
'Unruly Troll' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its glaucous bloom is best preserved. With a mature spread of 55 inches and height of 25 inches, this fast-growing cultivar forms a substantial, semi-upright clump suitable for mid-border or woodland settings. Its bold texture pairs well with fine-leaved ferns or shade-tolerant grasses, and the green scapes, reaching 22 to 31 inches, bear typical lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated foliage offers moderate resistance to slugs, though standard protective measures may still be warranted in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 22–31 in (55.9–78.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | fast growth rate, unruly leaves with lots of corrugation and cupping |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5900