H. ‘Hot Diggity Dog’
Hosta ‘Hot Diggity Dog’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4a (Medium) |
Overview
Raised from a hybrid of Hosta 'Sea Prize' and registered in 1998, 'Hot Diggity Dog' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its upright habit and green leaves that mature to golden yellow with wide, creamy white margins. The foliage is slightly rippled at the edges and bears a cordate base, with leaves reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in length and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in width.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a clump 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the leaf centers develop their golden yellow coloration without scorching. The upright habit and medium stature make it suitable for the middle of a border or as a specimen in a mixed shade garden; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture 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, 'Hot Diggity Dog' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | green to golden yellow with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):
- H. ‘Frozen Margarita’ (2003)
- H. ‘Citation’ (1980)
- H. ‘Electrum Stater’ (1997)
- H. ‘Harmonica’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prissy Miss’ (1997)
- H. ‘Richland Gold's Moonlight’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2647. How we check this data.