H. ‘Light Show’
Hosta ‘Light Show’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Light Show' is a giant sport of an *H. 'Dorothy Benedict'* seedling, notable for its large, nearly round, blue-green leaves with wide, bright yellow, slightly rippled margins. The foliage exhibits a slight shine on the upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath, with moderately corrugated and wavy texture.
In the Garden
'Light Show' reaches a mature size of 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited as a specimen or accent plant in borders and woodland gardens. Its substantial size makes it appropriate for the back of a shade border or as a focal point in larger landscapes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 1.75in (1.3 to 4.4cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 26–29 in (66.0–73.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | lustrous display of large green leaves with wide bright yellow margins, rippled edges, white backs |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3382