H. ‘Amber Tiara’
Hosta ‘Amber Tiara’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 as a sport of Hosta 'Grand Tiara', 'Amber Tiara' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with yellow margins. The leaf blades are dull on both surfaces, measure 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long by 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, and bear 7 to 8 pairs of veins with a flat base.
In the Garden
This fast-growing mound reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture. The yellow margins brighten in more light, though full sun may scorch the leaves. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide regular water during dry spells, especially in containers. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and control as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Grand Tiara' — H. ‘Grand Tiara’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Amber Tiara’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Flame Tiara’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chartreuse’ (1998)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Katrina Jo’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Chatterbox’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #218. How we check this data.