H. ‘Helios’
Hosta ‘Helios’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Helios' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Electrum Stater' that produces a medium-sized mound with distinctive variegated foliage. The leaves are light green with slightly rippled margins, exhibiting a very shiny surface on both the upper and lower sides, and feature a cordate base with nine pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Helios' forms a compact mound reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded rockeries.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | light green streaked slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–23 in (55.9–58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Electrum Stater' — H. ‘Electrum Stater’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Helios’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Valley's Love Cats’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘All Jazzed Up’ (2000)
- H. ‘American Beauty’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2506