H. ‘Hula Skirt’
Hosta ‘Hula Skirt’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Originator | M. Zilis |
| Registrant | J. Schwarz |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lava Flow', this small cultivar was originated by M. Zilis and registered by J. Schwarz. 'Hula Skirt' is visually distinctive for its narrow, elliptic blue-green leaves with golden yellow to light yellow moderately rippled margins, a combination that imparts a grassy appearance due to the leaf shape and unusual veining.
In the Garden
'Hula Skirt' forms a compact, fast-growing mound reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color remains truest. Its small size and tidy habit make it well suited for container culture, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs effectively with finer-textured ferns or small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hosta cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | golden yellow to light yellow moderately rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Notable characteristics | long narrow gold elliptical leaves with odd veining makes it look 'grassy' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lava Flow' — H. ‘Lava Flow’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2663