Hosta 'Regal Splendor'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Wavy
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Glaucous Bloom
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Shape
Yellow
Creamy White
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
12 to 15
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1/4" - 1/2"
1/2" - 1"
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Medium Lavender
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
No it does not set seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Somers, Connecticut

Dover, Delaware

Marietta, Georgia

Itasca, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Portland, Indiana

Durham, Maine

Adamstown, Maryland

Flushing, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Fountain, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Moberly, Missouri

Kingston, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Schenectady, New York

Davidson, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

South Jordan, Utah

Lexington, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
4
neutrals
0
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A
Abilene, TX | January 2020 | neutral

Was wondering if anyone can please donate and mail this plant to an ill relative. Needs to be potted though. Please consider

A
Dover, DE | May 2018 | positive

A terrific hosta in my central Delaware garden. I planted 2 of these about 8 years ago, one in dappled sun/shade and the other in almost...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | neutral

a.k.a. Hosta nigrescens 'Regal Splendor'

V
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2007 | positive

Mine is an offshoot from Sanannie's. Have had it a bit more than a year. The growth rate is amazing and the height of the flower scapes i...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Large, sport of 'Krossa Regal' that forms a vase shaped mound of creamy margined foliage. Leaves are 11" long by 7" wide with 1/4" to 3/...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

Hosta of the Year - named by the American Hosta Growers' Association - 2003!

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2002 | positive

Very impressive mound that is vase shaped. FLowr scapes get 3'-5'.

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