H. ‘Amy Aden’
Hosta ‘Amy Aden’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. Shaw.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Originator | F. Shaw |
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by F. Shaw and introduced by P. Aden, 'Amy Aden' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its green leaves with chartreuse, streaked gold margins. The leaf blade is ovate, measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with seven pairs of veins, and the margin coloration often appears streaked rather than uniformly banded.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with scapes rising up to 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials with contrasting foliage textures.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Amy Aden' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Amy Aden’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (sport)
- H. ‘Forest Fireworks’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Fragrant Tot’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Fresh’ (sport)
- H. ‘My Marianne’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Sparky’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Bravo’ (1980)
- H. ‘Color Fantasy’ (1980)
- H. ‘Iron Gate Supreme’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #256. How we check this data.