H. ‘Electra’
Hosta ‘Electra’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Electra' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins that exhibit variable dark green streaking. The foliage is slightly shiny above with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the leaf margins are slightly rippled.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vibrant, and is suitable for typical hosta-growing zones. The medium size and cordate leaf base make it a versatile companion for ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials in borders or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.63 in (19.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.13 in (15.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked variable golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 29–35 in (73.7–88.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Electra’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Electrifying’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Eternal Father’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1580