H. ‘Finn's Finest’
Hosta ‘Finn's Finest’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Keller & White Oak Nursery.
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Keller & White Oak Nursery |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by R. Keller and White Oak Nursery, *Hosta* 'Finn's Finest' is a sport of *H. 'Amy Elizabeth'* distinguished by its unusually wide, medium blue-green margins surrounding a greenish yellow leaf center. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, exhibit a slight twist and wave, with a dull upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
This small-sized hosta forms an upright clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It thrives in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green cultivars, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small hostas in woodland borders or rock gardens. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for container cultivation.
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 deterrents may be necessary, as hostas are susceptible to both.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, medium blue-green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 19–21 in (48.3–53.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | margins much wider than parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Amy Elizabeth' — H. ‘Amy Elizabeth’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1762