H. ‘Bob Olson’
Hosta ‘Bob Olson’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, 'Bob Olson' is a small hosta cultivar derived from self-pollinated Hosta 'Yellow Splash'. It forms a compact, semi-upright clump distinguished by dark green leaves with wide, creamy white margins that are slightly rippled.
In the Garden
'Bob Olson' reaches 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers, performing best in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its small stature and variegated foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Yellow Splash' — H. ‘Yellow Splash’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Yellow Splash' — H. ‘Yellow Splash’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Crow's Nest’ (1995)
- H. ‘Margin of Error’ (1995)
- H. ‘Picadello’ (1995)
- H. ‘Torchy’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #719. How we check this data.