MyHostas database

HostaHirao Majesty

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Shuichi Hirao/Mark Zilis/Pete Ruh 1997

Originunknown

Size categorylarge

Plant height x width45x100 cm (18x39 in.)

Leaf length x width33x15 cm (13x6 in.)

Vein pairs11

Leaf colordark green

Variegation 

Leafdull above, shiny below, folded, wavy

Petiolered

Scape 

Scape height95 cm (37 in.)

Flowerdeep lavender,tubular

Flower length6 cm (2.4 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertile 

Podgreen

Ploidy2-2-2

Patents 

Info='Rudolph #1'
='Rudolph T66-01'.
='Hirao T66-01'.
='Tet 66-01'.
='T-6601'.
Similar to 'Hirao #59'.
Large green leaves with wavy edges and lavender flwrs.
Very large shiny green leaves. Very nice.
Formerly known as 'Japanese Tet. 66-01', Large, shiny green leaves flow into a majestic specimen. Lavender flowers.
Large mound of shiny green foliage, dense clusters of deep lavendar flowers in July. Makes a spectacular landscape plant.
Tetraploid, with large, shiny green leaves flowing into a majestic specimen.

Sports

Progeny'Granny's Rouge' = 'Sweet Susan' x PP
'Imperial Majesty' = PP x 'Hirao Supreme'
'Jarett H. Park' hybrid
'Sister Irene' = 'Fascination' x PP