H. ‘Fairway Green’
Hosta ‘Fairway Green’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Fairway Enterprises.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Fairway Enterprises |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by Fairway Enterprises, *Hosta* 'Fairway Green' is a small, variegated sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Drop'. It is visually distinctive for its glossy green leaf margins and compact, mounded habit.
In the Garden
'Fairway Green' reaches approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of shade borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glossy foliage remains clean and well-colored. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Drop' — H. ‘Gold Drop’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1707