H. ‘Fingerprint’
Hosta ‘Fingerprint’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-8(5a-6a) (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Fingerprint' is a medium-sized sport distinguished by a dark, watermark-like line between the leaf center and margin, combined with a seasonal reversal of colors between these zones. The broadly ovate, moderately corrugated leaves are blue-green with a golden yellow margin that transitions to green as the season progresses, and both surfaces bear a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its leaf coloration and watermark effect are most pronounced. Suitable companions include ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as hostas are susceptible to both.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, golden yellow turning green, flat margins; slight glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–40 in (76.2–101.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | leaf color changes to gold-centered with a green margin; |
| Notable characteristics | Unusual dark line between center and margin, creating a watermark effect, plus a reversal of colors between the margin and center during the growing season. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1760. How we check this data.