H. ‘Grape Fizz’
Hosta ‘Grape Fizz’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, Hosta 'Grape Fizz' is a large, variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between Hosta 'Rhapsody in Blue' (pod parent) and Hosta plantaginea (pollen parent). It is visually distinguished by its ovate, cordate-based leaves with light green, slightly rippled margins, a lightly twisted and moderately wavy form, and notably fragrant, purple-striped flowers.
In the Garden
'Grape Fizz' forms a mound-like clump reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it appropriate as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border; it is not suited for containers due to its dimensions.
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, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | fragrant purple striped flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Rhapsody in Blue' — H. ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Celtic Bouquet’ (2011)
- H. ‘Crows Landing Fairy Ghost’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2275. How we check this data.