H. ‘Fountainhead’
Hosta ‘Fountainhead’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 by an unknown breeder, 'Fountainhead' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its upright, domed habit and blue-green foliage. The nearly round leaves, with slightly rippled margins and a slight gloss on the upper surface, are notable for the leaf base overlapping the petiole, creating a distinctive visual effect.
In the Garden
'Fountainhead' reaches a mature spread of approximately 35 inches (89 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61 cm), with scapes extending 24 to 28 inches (61 to 71 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and its moderate growth rate suits mixed perennial borders or woodland gardens. The upright form pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, though the slightly corrugated leaf texture may offer some resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately domed |
| Flower scape height | 24–28 in (61.0–71.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bottom of the leaf overlaps over the petiole |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1872