H. ‘Fountain Glass’
Hosta ‘Fountain Glass’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, 'Fountain Glass' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from an unregistered streaked seedling crossed with *Hosta* 'Lakeside Looking Glass'. It is visually distinctive for its very shiny, dark green leaves with golden yellow margins, combined with a lightly twisted, wavy, and moderately corrugated leaf surface.
In the Garden
'Fountain Glass' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its glossy foliage provides textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The plant's compact, rounded habit makes it suitable for border fronts or shaded beds.
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 for this cultivar, as for most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly twisted, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | shiny, wavy leaf and plant habit |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: unregistered streaked seedling
- Pollen parent: H. Lakeside Looking Glass'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1870