H. ‘William Henry Harrison’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by P. & J. Ruh, this large hosta cultivar produces green leaves with heavily rippled, greenish-yellow margins. Its most distinctive features are the pronounced spring color and unusually large, drooping leaves that reach over 12 inches in length.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'William Henry Harrison' forms a mound-shaped clump reaching 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of shaded borders. The pale green scapes rise to 28 inches (71.1 cm) and bear lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in spring when the foliage is developing. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.