H. ‘Half and Half’
Hosta ‘Half and Half’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Cupcake' registered in 2014, 'Half and Half' is a small hosta distinguished by its unusual color reversal: blue-green leaf centers with white margins that invert the typical hosta variegation pattern. The leaf center emerges white and becomes pure white by midsummer, while the margins are dark green and flat, measuring 0.75 to 1.25 inches (1.9 to 3.2 cm) wide.
In the Garden
Reaching 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, this mound-forming hosta is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, typical of small hostas. The creamy white scapes, 10 to 12 inches (25.4 to 30.5 cm) tall, provide subtle vertical interest in midsummer. Companion plants should be selected for contrasting foliage textures and colors that complement the white-centered leaves.
Care Notes
Provide regular water during dry periods; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Half and Half' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small size may make protective measures easier to implement.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | pure white with .75 to 1.25in (1.9 to 3.2cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | pure white in center by midsummer |
| Notable characteristics | center emerges whjite and is pure white in center by midsummer |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Cupcake' — H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1889