H. ‘Bottom Line’
Hosta ‘Bottom Line’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Winterberry Farms & J. Anderson.
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Winterberry Farms & J. Anderson |
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by Winterberry Farms and J. Anderson, this giant sport of *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' is distinguished by its large blue-green leaves with pale yellow margins. The leaf blade is broadly ovate with a cordate base, moderately cupped and corrugated, and bears a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
Reaching 35 inches (88.9 cm) in height and spreading to 65 inches (165.1 cm) in diameter, 'Bottom Line' forms a substantial mound with a medium-fast growth rate. Its blue-green foliage with 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) wide, flat, pale yellow margins performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas. The generous leaf size and dense habit make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through routine monitoring.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 65 in (165.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, moderately corrugated and lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | both colors fade somewhat during the season |
| Notable characteristics | Wider margin than 'Lady Isabel Barnett' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Bottom Line’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Ruffed Up’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #763