H. ‘Fresh’
Hosta ‘Fresh’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, M. Zilis |
| Section class | IV-8(5a-4b) (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by M. Zilis, *Hosta* 'Fresh' is a sport of *H.* 'Amy Aden' that forms a low, dense mound of blue-green leaves with chartreuse centers and white margins. The leaf center matures to golden yellow, creating a tricolor effect against the white edge, while the underside bears a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and spreads to 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate that fills space quickly. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green cultivars, and its compact, mound-like habit suits the front of borders or rock gardens. The moderate leaf waviness and ovate shape with rounded base add textural interest when paired with ferns or fine-leaved perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Slugs and deer may feed on the foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | chartreuse with .25in (0.6cm) wide, yellow turning white, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | color changes to green centered with a white margin by mid season |
| Notable characteristics | fast growing, low dense mound of golden yellow centered, white margin foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Amy Aden' — H. ‘Amy Aden’
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1936