H. ‘Hot Flash’
Hosta ‘Hot Flash’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. & D. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. & D. Benedict |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by H. & D. Benedict, this large hosta is distinguished by its medium green leaves with streaked margins, a pattern that creates a variegated appearance. The foliage reaches 11 inches (27.9 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with 14 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Hot Flash' forms a substantial clump 29 inches (73.7 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant produces scapes up to 25 inches (63.5 cm) tall, though flower characteristics are not specified in registry data.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Hot Flash’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cosmic Hot Mama’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Mad Scientist’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dorothy's Child’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Herb Benedict’ (1990)
- H. ‘Julia Gaede’ (1994)
- H. ‘Marbled Bouquet’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2648