H. ‘Wright Falling Water’
Hosta ‘Wright Falling Water’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, *Hosta* 'Wright Falling Water' is a large cultivar of seedling parentage, notable for its green leaves with yellow, moderately rippled margins and pronounced corrugation. The leaf underside displays deep veins, while the upper surface exhibits a distinct vein pattern, contributing to its textural interest.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. Companion plants such as ferns, astilbes, or heucheras complement its broad, textured foliage. Its large dimensions preclude use in small containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. The cultivar exhibits noted resistance to disease and insects, though standard slug and deer deterrents may still be advisable in areas with high pest pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | yellow moderate ripple margins; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellowish green summer and fall |
| Notable characteristics | deep veins on leaf underside, disease and insect resistant, distinct vein pattern on top of leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Academy Gilded Dawn’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6193