H. ‘Indy Finish Line’
Hosta ‘Indy Finish Line’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Whitmore.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | R. Whitmore |
| Registrant | G. R. Goodwin |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by R. Whitmore and registered by G. R. Goodwin, this medium-sized cultivar originated as a sport of a seedling of a splashed form of *Hosta* 'Warwick Choice'. It is visually distinctive for its creamy to pure white leaf centers with broad, flat green margins, and for its tendency to develop a third color in the leaf blade.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Indy Finish Line' reaches approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and medium to fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its non-melting white centers hold well in shaded conditions. Its upright form makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant 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 recommended for this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | creamy to pure white with 2in (5.1cm) wide, greenish to medium green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | non-melting white center, upright growth, quick grower, added third color in the leaf blade |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a seedling of splashed form of H. 'Warwick Choice' — H. ‘Warwick Choice’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2728