H. ‘Abracadabra’
Hosta ‘Abracadabra’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 as a sport of Hosta 'Gold Standard', this medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, golden yellow margins. The foliage maintains its contrasting coloration throughout the growing season, a trait that sets it apart from many gold-margined hostas.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Abracadabra' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers remain most intense. The 8-inch-long, ovate leaves with cordate bases and lightly wavy margins carry 9 to 11 vein pairs; the upper surface is dull, while the underside bears a glaucous bloom. Scapes rise 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials that complement its cool leaf tones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, golden yellow, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–36 in (61.0–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | blue-green leaves with bright golden yellow margins, maintains coloring all season |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Dan Patch’ (2012)
- H. ‘Irish Fling’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #76. How we check this data.