H. ‘American Dream’
Hosta ‘American Dream’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'American Dream' is a sport of H. 'High Fat Cream' that forms a large, upright mound. Its distinctive foliage consists of green leaves with wide, creamy white margins that are slightly rippled, creating a strong variegated contrast.
In the Garden
'American Dream' reaches a mature diameter of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its slow growth rate means it requires patience to reach full size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow to creamy white with 3in (7.6cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'High Fat Cream' — H. ‘High Fat Cream’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘American Eagle’ (1999)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brass Horn’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #227. How we check this data.