H. ‘John Wargo’
Hosta ‘John Wargo’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Weissenberger.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. Weissenberger |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by H. Weissenberger, this small hosta originated as a hybrid of *Hosta nigrescens*. Its distinctive variegated foliage features medium green margins with a lighter center, borne on plants reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'John Wargo' performs best in partial to full shade, where its compact habit makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. At maturity, it forms a low, spreading clump with leaves 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, each with six vein pairs. It pairs well with other small shade perennials such as heucheras, ferns, or dwarf astilbes, and its modest size allows it to fit into tight spaces or small garden beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. nigrescens
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘John Wargo’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Celtic Uplands’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ebony Spires’ (seedling (pollen 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 #2898