H. ‘Lollapalooza’
Hosta ‘Lollapalooza’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, this medium-sized cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Galaxy'. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves heavily streaked with yellow, framed by wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins, and for its notably glossy upper leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 21 inches (53.3 cm), 'Lollapalooza' forms an upright, slow-growing clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its bold variegation and glossy foliage make it an effective specimen or accent plant in the woodland garden or mixed border, where it pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked yellow with 1.25in (3.2cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 29–34 in (73.7–86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3494