H. ‘Hawkeye’
Hosta ‘Hawkeye’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Edger', 'Hawkeye' is a small, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad golden yellow margins. The leaf blades measure 10.2 cm long and 8.9 cm wide, with 8 to 9 vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
'Hawkeye' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 16.5 cm and a height of 20.3 cm, with upright foliage forming a compact mound. Its small size and slow growth rate make it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs effectively with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns and heucheras. The golden leaf margins will hold best in dappled to moderate shade; excessive sun may cause marginal burn.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage can occur and may require protective measures in susceptible gardens.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–17 in (40.6–43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Edger' — H. ‘Gold Edger’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dippity Dew’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2468