H. ‘Buttercup’
Hosta ‘Buttercup’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster (AHS), this large hosta cultivar produces blue-green leaves with golden yellow flat margins and heavy corrugation. The nearly round, moderately cupped leaves display a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and reach 10.25 inches in length with 12 to 14 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Buttercup' forms a mound 22 inches high and 42 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, where the gold margins remain most vivid. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, astilbes, or other large hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar, as for most hostas.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, moderately folded, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | nice golden yellow with heavy puckering |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Dorothy's Brass Band’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Dust’ (2010)
- H. ‘Farewell Party’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #864. How we check this data.