H. ‘Enchiladas’
Hosta ‘Enchiladas’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 as a sport of Hosta 'Avocado', 'Enchiladas' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its wide, yellow leaf centers bordered by dark green, flat margins. The leaves are nearly rounded with cordate bases, lightly corrugated, and measure up to 9.5 inches long and 7.9 inches wide, with eight vein pairs; the yellow center extends approximately 2 inches before the green margin begins.
In the Garden
'Enchiladas' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 31.5 inches in diameter and 23.6 inches in height, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, variegated foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture or color. The scapes, which rise 25.6 to 29.5 inches above the foliage, bear highly fragrant flowers in summer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Enchiladas' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate barriers are recommended.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23.6 in (59.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31.5 in (80 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.875 in (20 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | yellow with 2in (5.1cm) wide, dark geen, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25.625–29.5 in (65.1–74.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wide center, very fragrant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Avocado' — H. ‘Avocado’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
- H. ‘Congratulations’ (2015)
- H. ‘Southern Lights’ (2015)
- H. ‘Colin P. Cleghorn’ (2014)
- H. ‘Jipson Place City Shadows’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1248. How we check this data.