H. ‘Cherry Bomb’
Hosta ‘Cherry Bomb’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by an unknown originator, 'Cherry Bomb' is a small hosta distinguished by its green leaves with creamy white margins and notably reddish-pink scapes. The cultivar's most distinctive features are its white-centered leaves with medium green borders, occasionally showing green streaks in the center, and red-spotted petioles.
In the Garden
'Cherry Bomb' reaches a mature size of 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges that share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Cherry Bomb' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, medium green with occasional green streaks to the center, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 14–16 in (35.6–40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, with white center and red spotted petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1009