H. ‘Hotcakes’
Hosta ‘Hotcakes’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of Hosta 'Lakeside Cupcake', 'Hotcakes' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, cordate-based leaves with dark green margins and a lighter center. The leaf blade measures 6 inches (15.2 cm) in both length and width, with ten pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its rounded leaves and moderate size make it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in shaded beds. The scapes rise 12 to 18 inches (30.5 to 45.7 cm) above the foliage. Companion plants may include ferns, Heuchera, or other small to medium hostas with contrasting leaf shapes or colors.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 12–18 in (30.5–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Cupcake' — H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2653. How we check this data.