H. ‘Eagle Spirit’
Hosta ‘Eagle Spirit’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, 'Eagle Spirit' is a small hosta cultivar derived from an open-pollinated seedling of 'Bravo', with its pollen parent unknown. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with creamy white margins and strong contrast between center and edge, a characteristic that intensifies in late summer.
In the Garden
'Eagle Spirit' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited for small gardens, rockeries, or front-of-border positions. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation or as an edging plant alongside other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Eagle Spirit' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, folded, wavy, twisted, corrugated and moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | green center darkens in late summer |
| Notable characteristics | contrast between margin and center, especially in late summer |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Stable form of a seedling from an open-pollinated seedling of 'Bravo' — H. ‘Bravo’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1545