Hosta | Holly's Honey |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Gladys Holly/AHS 1986 |
Origin | ventricosa seedling |
Size category | medium - large |
Plant height x width | 60x100 cm (24x39 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 24x23 cm (9x9 in.) |
Vein pairs | 8-11 |
Leaf color | dark green |
Variegation | |
Leaf | glossy, rippled |
Petiole | |
Scape | |
Scape height | 85 cm (33 in.) |
Flower | dark purple,bell |
Flower length | |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | July |
Fertile | yes/breeder |
Pod | |
Ploidy | 3-3-3 |
Patents | |
Info | A 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 |