H. ‘Faux Finish’
Hosta ‘Faux Finish’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of an unnamed parent, *Hosta* 'Faux Finish' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its unusual leaf coloration: blue-green ground leaves with gold margins, overlaid with yellow-green mottling and dark green and blue-green spots. The leaf surface is dull on both sides, and the margins are slightly rippled, contributing to a textured, irregular appearance that changes as the season progresses.
In the Garden
'Faux Finish' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the gold margins and mottling are most pronounced. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings; companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and small shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Faux Finish' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | yellow green mottled with dark green and blue green spots slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | begins as yellow-green, develops mottled spots and leaves turn medium green with darker spots |
| Notable characteristics | Interesting mottled leaves and color change |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘An Old Smoothie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Dreamland’ (2003)
- H. ‘Filigree Necklace’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1738