H. ‘X Factor’
Hosta ‘X Factor’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'X Factor' is a large blue-green cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Too Darn Hot' as the pod parent. Its most distinctive features are the broadly ovate, slightly blue-green leaves with lightly rippled margins and a dull surface on both sides, forming a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'X Factor' reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 13 inches (33.0 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its large, muted blue-green foliage pairs well with finer-textured ferns or golden-leaved companions, though it is not recommended for container culture due to its size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large blue green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Too Darn Hot' — H. ‘Too Darn Hot’
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 #6200