H. ‘Victoria Falls’
Hosta ‘Victoria Falls’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Victoria Falls' is a giant cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'Bressingham Blue' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its massive, mound-forming habit of heavily rippled, blue-green leaves that bear a glaucous bloom, creating a cascading effect reminiscent of its namesake.
In the Garden
'Victoria Falls' reaches a mature diameter of 75 inches (190.5 cm) and a height of 33 inches (83.8 cm), with a fast growth rate that fills substantial space in the shade garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue foliage retains color, and pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its large, textured leaves. Its giant size makes it unsuitable for containers; it is best used as a specimen or in mass plantings in woodland or border settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 75 in (190.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 19 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green heavily rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately folded, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 72–74 in (182.9–188.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greens up as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | giant size, blue cascading, mound of large wavy, rippled leaves, vigorous growth |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Bressingham Blue' — H. ‘Bressingham Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Alligator Hide’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6003. How we check this data.