H. ‘Lemon Twist’
Hosta ‘Lemon Twist’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek (AHS), *Hosta* 'Lemon Twist' is a medium-sized cultivar notable for its blue-green leaves with heavily rippled, golden yellow margins. The leaves are ovate with tapered bases, deeply corrugated, and bear a thin glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Lemon Twist' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and reaches a mature spread of 42 inches (107 cm) with a height of 19 inches (48 cm) and a semi-upright habit. Its compact, rounded form suits the middle of a shaded border or a large container. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella* in similar moisture-retentive soil.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain even soil moisture; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, particularly the tender gold margins, so monitor and control as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.63 in (14.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | golden yellow heavily rippled margins; thin glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3354