H. ‘Inniswood’
Hosta ‘Inniswood’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Sun Glow', registered in 1993, 'Inniswood' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its greenish-gold leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blade measures 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide, with 13 vein pairs and a cordate base, while the margin is approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature clump diameter of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), 'Inniswood' performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its gold-centered foliage retains brightness without scorching. The plant produces scapes up to 31 inches (78.7 cm) tall. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and its medium size suits mixed borders or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Inniswood' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | greenish gold with .5in (1.3cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sun Glow' — H. ‘Sun Glow’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Inniswood’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Innisglow’ (sport)
- H. ‘Innisjade’ (sport)
- H. ‘Kris Krinkle’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ovalwood’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2735