H. ‘Love Tap’
Hosta ‘Love Tap’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Schulz.
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Schulz |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 by E. Schulz, *Hosta* 'Love Tap' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Love Pat' (pollen parent unknown). This large, upright cultivar is distinguished by its intensely blue-green, deeply cupped leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Love Tap' forms a substantial, vase-shaped clump reaching 26 inches (66 cm) in height and 44 inches (112 cm) in diameter at maturity. Its upward-facing, deeply cupped leaves and moderate growth rate make it suitable for partially shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant in typical hosta-growing zones. The blue-green foliage pairs well with golden or chartreuse-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, 'Love Tap' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply cupped |
| Flower scape height | 26–30 in (66.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upward facing cups, vase shaped |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Love Pat' — H. ‘Love Pat’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3539