MyHostas database

HostaKing Michael

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Japan/Gus Krossa/Alex Summers/Pete Ruh 1992

Originmontana f. macrophylla seedling

Size categoryvery large

Plant height x width80x140 cm (31x55 in.)

Leaf length x width38x28 cm (15x11 in.)

Vein pairs18

Leaf colorgreen

Variegation 

Leafleathery, a bit rippled

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height100 cm (39 in.)

Flowernear white

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertileyes

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info='Krossa B-2'.
Imported from Japan in the 1960s, by Gus Krossa.
A medium green hosta with heart shaped leaves 18" long x 12" wide.
A very large plant. White flowers on 48" scapes.
Stately blue.
Bearing a strong resemblance to H. montana macrophylla, it has deeply impressed veins and the same graceful, elegant habit. White flowers.

Sports'Prince Albert' sport or seedling

Progeny'Rip Curl' = 'Sun Power' x PP