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.
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. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2653