H. ‘Aphrodite’
Hosta ‘Aphrodite’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Last checked against the AHS registry:
Overview
'Aphrodite' (2009) was registered by AHS, K. Walek. The registry records its leaf color simply as "green", with a shiny finish on both the upper and lower surfaces, an ovate shape with a rounded base, and a smooth, deeply veined texture. No second color is recorded.
In the Garden
It is registered at 60 in (152.4 cm) across and 24 in (61.0 cm) tall, a mound-like plant with a fast growth rate on file. Leaves measure 11 in (27.9 cm) by 7.4 in (18.8 cm) with 9 to 11 vein pairs. Green scapes are recorded at 18 to 34 in (45.7 to 86.4 cm).
How it compares
'Venus' (1993) sits in the same show class and is also a single-color plant: medium green, very shiny on both sides, with a 10.5 in (26.7 cm) by 7.5 in (19.1 cm) leaf, 10 to 11 vein pairs and a cordate rather than rounded base. It is registered smaller, at 32 in (81.3 cm) across and 22 in (55.9 cm) tall, and its entry has no flower notes. Where space is limited, 'Venus' is the smaller registered plant; 'Aphrodite' is registered wider.
'Royal Standard' (1986) is registered at a similar scale, 63 in (160.0 cm) across and 26 in (66.0 cm) tall, with a medium green leaf of 9 in (22.9 cm) by 7 in (17.8 cm), slight undulations at the margin and a glossy sheen on top. Its scapes are recorded at 31 to 42 in (78.7 to 106.7 cm).
Flowers and other notes
The registrant's note reads: "The conversion of the perianth is somewhat unstable, but in most cases the flower has 12 tepals, while the anthers can vary from 3-petaloid to 6-petaloid." Flower color, fragrance and bloom dates are not part of the entry. For light, water and slugs, see the general hosta care guide.
Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Aphrodite' (#297), 'Venus' (#5994), 'Royal Standard' (#4866), hostaregistrar.org.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.4 in (18.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | shiny on top; shiny underneath; smooth, deeply veined |
| Flower scape height | 18–34 in (45.7–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | The conversion of the perianth is somewhat unstable, but in most cases the flower has 12 tepals, while the anthers can vary from 3-petaloid to 6-petaloid. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. plantaginea
2 published registry records name Hosta ‘Aphrodite’ as a parent: 2 sports.
Sports of H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Venus’ (1993)
- H. ‘Athena’ (2005)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Academy Nightfall’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bubbling Spring’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #297. How we check this data.