H. ‘Banana Boat’
Hosta ‘Banana Boat’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. & E. Lachman.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | W. & E. Lachman |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by W. & E. Lachman, this small-sized cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta '81-9' and Hosta 'Reversed'. 'Banana Boat' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf centers bordered by white margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical variegation of its pollen parent.
In the Garden
'Banana Boat' reaches a mature spread of approximately 17 inches (43.2 cm) and a height of 13.5 inches (34.3 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials. Its compact habit also suits trough gardens or small shaded patios.
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, monitor for slug and deer damage; the white margins may show damage more readily than solid green cultivars.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Flower scape height | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. '81-9'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Reversed' — H. ‘Reversed’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #398. How we check this data.