H. ‘At Attention’
Hosta ‘At Attention’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, Hosta 'At Attention' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar distinguished by its twisted, pointy leaf tips. The broadly ovate leaves are light green with slightly rippled margins, lightly cupped and twisted, with a moderate waviness and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This mound-forming hosta reaches 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. 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 specimen in shaded beds. The upright scapes, reaching 26 to 32 inches (66.0 to 81.3 cm), bear green flowers and complement the foliage without overwhelming it.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 26–32 in (66.0–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | twisted pointy leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #336. How we check this data.