H. ‘Boracay’
Hosta ‘Boracay’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Van Eechaute.
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Van Eechaute |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by D. Van Eechaute, Hosta 'Boracay' is a sport of H. 'Captain Kirk' notable for its unusual, complex leaf pattern. The blue-green leaves develop highly variegated white margins and a watermark effect, with a dull upper surface and glaucous bloom underneath.
In the Garden
This medium-sized hosta forms a mound 13.9 inches (35.3 cm) tall and 22.6 inches (57.4 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its broadly ovate, lightly corrugated leaves with creamy white margins provide textural contrast in woodland borders or shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.9 in (35.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22.6 in (57.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.8 in (14.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light green with 1.3in (3.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15.4–22 in (39.1–55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | Begins with light green color after unfurling watermark effect develops with edge turning white |
| Notable characteristics | unusual complex leaf pattern. Green leaf becomes highly variegated with watermark effect. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Captain Kirk' — H. ‘Captain Kirk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #755. How we check this data.