H. ‘Amy's Hope’
Hosta ‘Amy's Hope’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, Hosta 'Amy's Hope' is a sport of H. 'Norwalk Chartreuse' that forms a small, upright clump with greenish-yellow leaves edged in creamy white. The foliage is distinguished by its slightly rippled margins, rounded leaf bases, and contrasting surface textures—slightly shiny above and very shiny beneath.
In the Garden
Reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, 'Amy's Hope' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or small shade beds where its compact habit and variegated leaves can be appreciated at close range. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials such as Heuchera and Tiarella. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, particularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–15 in (35.6–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Norwalk Chartreuse' — H. ‘Norwalk Chartreuse’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Avalanche’ (2000)
- H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Broken Heart’ (2000)
- H. ‘Go for Broke’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #259. How we check this data.