H. ‘High Fat Cream’
Hosta ‘High Fat Cream’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by P. Aden, 'High Fat Cream' is a small variegated hosta of unknown parentage. Its leaves display streaked margins, a characteristic that distinguishes it from more uniformly margined cultivars.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials. Its modest size allows it to fit into tight spaces where larger cultivars would overwhelm.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'High Fat Cream' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘High Fat Cream’ as a parent:
- H. ‘American Dream’ (sport)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Intrigue’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Jambleliah’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Sunshine Kid’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Yellow Bird’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Wahoo’ (1976)
- H. ‘Yellow Splash’ (1976)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2541. How we check this data.