H. ‘Eye Candy’
Hosta ‘Eye Candy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, this medium-sized sport of a stabilized seedling of unknown parentage is distinguished by its upright form and intense blue-green leaf centers with broad white margins. The leaves measure 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with 10 vein pairs, and display a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
Reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, this slow-growing cultivar maintains a notably upright habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green center coloration persists well into mid-summer. The white scapes, 20 to 25 inches (50.8 to 63.5 cm) tall, provide vertical interest above the broadly ovate leaves with rounded to cordate bases.
Care Notes
Standard hosta cultivation practices apply: consistent moisture during the growing season and spring fertilization support healthy development. Typical slug and deer resistance is moderate, as with most blue-green hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green with 1 to 2in (2.5 to 5.1cm) wide, white, flat to slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 20–25 in (50.8–63.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue in spring lightening through the season |
| Notable characteristics | upright form with intense color, center bluish into mid summer |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of stabilized seedling of unknown parents
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1694