H. ‘Hokey Pokey’
Hosta ‘Hokey Pokey’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as an open-pollinated seedling, *Hosta* 'Hokey Pokey' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins and a notably neat, mound-like growth habit. The broadly ovate, lightly wavy leaves measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide, with slightly rippled margins and a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Hokey Pokey' forms a compact mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its tidy habit makes it suitable for edging, mass plantings, or as a specimen in shaded borders. The yellow-green scapes, reaching 28 to 35 inches (71.1 to 88.9 cm) in height, bear flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer climates, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | golden yellow with slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy. |
| Flower scape height | 28–35 in (71.1–88.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | color deepens |
| Notable characteristics | neat growth, unique coloring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: OP
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2584