MyHostas database

HostaHolly's Honey

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Gladys Holly/AHS 1986

Originventricosa seedling

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width60x100 cm (24x39 in.)

Leaf length x width24x23 cm (9x9 in.)

Vein pairs8-11

Leaf colordark green

Variegation 

Leafglossy, rippled

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height85 cm (33 in.)

Flowerdark purple,bell

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertileyes/breeder

Pod 

Ploidy3-3-3

Patents 

InfoA choice large glossy green leaf.
Glossy dark green leaves with ruffled margins and dark purple flowers.
Shinier and more rippled than H. ventricosa.
Used by Herb Benedict as a breeder for shiny, dark green leaves (see Progeny).

Sports

Progeny'Bridegroom' selfed
'Holly's Child' seedling
'Holly's Dazzler' selfed
'Holly's Gold' selfed
'Holly's Shine' selfed
'Holly's Stinger' seedling
'Holly's Velvet Piecrust' selfed
'Stirfry' selfed
'Stormy Weather' seedling