H. ‘Color Fantasy’
Hosta ‘Color Fantasy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by Paul Aden, this medium-sized cultivar arose as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Gala'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with cream to chartreuse margins that transition through green-chartreuse tones, creating a variegated effect.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Color Fantasy' reaches a mature spread of approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with leaves 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegation remains most stable, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Gala' — H. ‘Gala’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Color Fantasy’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Anita’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Color a la Mode’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lady Amy’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lightning Flash’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Northern Heritage’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Northland Queen’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Pearl Necklace’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Phyllis’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Razzmatazz’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Tigger’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Triumph’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Amy Aden’ (1980)
- H. ‘Bravo’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1122