H. ‘Invincible’
Hosta ‘Invincible’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Invincible' is a small variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. Its leaves are distinguished by bright green margins surrounding a lighter center, with four pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
'Hosta' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with individual leaves measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, and is well suited to rock gardens, front-of-border placements, or container culture due to its compact size. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Invincible’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Birthday Cake’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Blue Buns’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dan Patch’ (sport)
- H. ‘Devastator’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dixie Chick’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Glossy Ruffles’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Grasshopper’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Heart of Hearts’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Emerald Lights’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lottie Daa’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Moonlight Sonata’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
- H. ‘Purple Dwarf’ (1983)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Alpine Dream’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2741