H. ‘Burlesque’
Hosta ‘Burlesque’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Striptease', 'Burlesque' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its four-color leaf: a white center that grades through green into a blue-green margin. The leaf surface is dull above and below, ovate with a tapered base, and often twisted; the white center is substantially more extensive than in the parent.
In the Garden
'Burlesque' forms a mound-like clump 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall and 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide, with a medium to fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegation remains stable, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact habit and striking foliage make it suitable for border fronts or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | streaked white to green to blue-green with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, blue-green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; twisted |
| Flower scape height | 18–28 in (45.7–71.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | four color leaf, substantially more white in center |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Striptease' — H. ‘Striptease’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #857