H. ‘Bingo’
Hosta ‘Bingo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, 'Bingo' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'. Its most distinctive feature is the broad, 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) leaf margin that transitions from medium gold to creamy white, contrasting sharply with the medium green leaf center.
In the Garden
'Bingo' forms a substantial clump reaching 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height. The leaves are 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with cordate bases, slightly rippled margins, and 11 vein pairs. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above and dull beneath. This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its variegation remains most stable. It pairs well with other medium-sized hostas and shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Bingo' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent. It is suitable for cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, medium gold turning creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' — H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lovelight’ (1992)
- H. ‘Mount Hope’ (1992)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #516. How we check this data.