H. ‘Urajiro Izu Iwa’
Hosta ‘Urajiro Izu Iwa’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, *Hosta* 'Urajiro Izu Iwa' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a white-backed phenotype of its pod parent. It is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with dark green, heavily rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
This hosta performs best in partial to full shade, forming a mound-like to upright clump that reaches approximately 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height. Its fast growth rate and deeply wavy, nearly serrated leaf margins make it a textural accent among ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials. It is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply wavy to nearly serrated, lightly cupped, moderately folded |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | common usage has been |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: a white-backed phenotype of
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5907