H. ‘Alakazaam’
Hosta ‘Alakazaam’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, this miniature hosta resulted from a cross between a seedling of H. 'Marbled Cream' (as pod parent) and H. 'Atom Smasher' (as pollen parent). 'Alakazaam' is visually distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves that display a medium green center with golden yellow, heavily rippled margins approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide, combined with a deeply folded and intensely wavy leaf texture.
In the Garden
'Alakazaam' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small stature makes it an excellent companion for other miniature hostas, small ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers such as Viola species, and it is particularly effective in containers where its wavy foliage can be appreciated at close range.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and snails, which may damage the delicate, rippled foliage, and from deer browsing where these animals are present.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, golden yellow, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; deeply folded, intensely wavy |
| Seasonal colour change | margin turns to a creamy white |
| Notable characteristics | variegated seedling of H. 'Atom Smasher', golden yellow wavy margins, bright green center. |
| Plant patent | PP22,342 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: M12A seedling of H. 'Marbled Cream' — H. ‘Marbled Cream’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Atom Smasher'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Pitter Patter’ (2007)
- H. ‘Wedding Band’ (2009)
- H. ‘Fairy Frizzle’ (2006)
- H. ‘Hush Puppie’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lemon Delight’ (2005)
- H. ‘Butterfly’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #168. How we check this data.