H. ‘Athletic Event’
Hosta ‘Athletic Event’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of an unidentified parent, 'Athletic Event' was registered in 2008 and is classified as a small hosta. Its distinguishing features are medium green leaves with very narrow (0.2 cm) white margins, slightly rippled edges, and a moderately folded elliptic blade with a tapered base. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above and moderately shiny beneath, with 6 to 8 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Athletic Event' reaches a mature size of 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, rhizomatous clump. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and works well in rock gardens, troughs, or the front of borders. Its small stature also makes it an appropriate candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with .08in (0.2cm) wide, white, very slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; moderately shiny underneath; moderately folded |
| Notable characteristics | more robust than the plant from which it sported. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Academy Grins’ (2008)
- H. ‘Academy Smiles’ (2008)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Little Town Flirt’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #339. How we check this data.