H. ‘Banana Sundae’
Hosta ‘Banana Sundae’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this large hosta arose as a sport of a H. fortunei seedling. It is distinguished by its green leaves with white margins, which also exhibit green streaking into the white border, creating a variegated effect.
In the Garden
'Hosta Banana Sundae' forms a substantial clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, with individual leaves up to 18 inches (45.7 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei' seedling
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Banana Sundae’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Hampshire County’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lovelight’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Robert Frost’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Love Joy’ (1980)
- H. ‘Color Accord’ (1982)
- H. ‘Fragrant Candelabra’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #403. How we check this data.