H. ‘Color Me Yellow’
Hosta ‘Color Me Yellow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Crayons', 'Color Me Yellow' was registered in 2010 and is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with greenish yellow margins. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves are slightly shiny above and dull beneath, with a cordate base and ten vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Color Me Yellow' forms a mound-like clump reaching 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, deeply flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–31 in (76.2–78.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greens up as season progresses |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Crayons'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1125