H. ‘Bohemia Fatty Manzo’
Hosta ‘Bohemia Fatty Manzo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, this small-sized sport of Hosta 'Manzo' is distinguished by its heavily rippled, twisted leaves with creamy white centers and irregular two-tone green margins. The cultivar name references its Bohemian origin and the rotund, fleshy appearance of its foliage.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Bohemia Fatty Manzo' reaches approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in height and spreads to 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter, forming a dense, fast-growing clump via rhizomes. Its small stature and distinctive wavy foliage make it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Grow in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil typical of hosta-growing zones. Water regularly 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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.84 in (25 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19.69 in (50 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.33 in (11 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.97 in (5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .20 to .39in (0.5 to 1.0cm) wide, dark and medium green, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted and deeply wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 9.8–16 in (24.9–40.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | creamy white center turns greenish-white in midsummer |
| Notable characteristics | Wavy, twisted creamy white leaves with irregular two-tone green margin. Very fast growing rhizomatous hosta. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Manzo'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #729. How we check this data.