H. ‘Flower Song’
Hosta ‘Flower Song’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek through the American Hosta Society, 'Flower Song' is a small-sized hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. Its leaves are bright golden yellow with white streaks and margins, creating a distinctive variegated appearance.
In the Garden
'Flower Song' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter. As a small hosta, it is well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, with companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or other small hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Charlotte's Web’ (2009)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Fox’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cotton Candy’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1826