H. ‘Zebson’
Hosta ‘Zebson’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5a (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Sum and Substance' registered in 1998, 'Zebson' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its large, cordate leaves with green centers and greenish-yellow to golden-yellow margins. The leaves measure up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 11 inches (27.9 cm) wide, with 15 vein pairs, flat margins, and a slightly shiny upper surface contrasting with a dull underside.
In the Garden
'Zebson' forms a mound-like clump reaching 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where the gold margins are most pronounced. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as a backdrop for smaller perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Zebson' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection from deer in areas where they are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow golden yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5a, giant size):
- H. ‘Moonlight Madness’ (1999)
- H. ‘Friar Tuck’ (2000)
- H. ‘Sentimental Journey’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sum Sunfish’ (2004)
- H. ‘Summer Showcase’ (2009)
- H. ‘Coast to Coast’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6270. How we check this data.