H. ‘Best Yet’
Hosta ‘Best Yet’ 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 'Best Yet' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a lightly cupped and corrugated form, and a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Best Yet' forms a dense, rounded mound 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its good substance and clumping habit make it suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover. The medium size and ovate leaves with cordate bases pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Best Yet' may require protection from slugs and deer in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good substance, nice clumping habit |
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 #464. How we check this data.