H. ‘Mariachi’
Hosta ‘Mariachi’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Mariachi' is a chimeral sport of *Hosta* 'Guacamole', distinguished by its large mound of blue-green leaves with chartreuse margins. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases and moderate waviness, measuring 10 inches long and 8 inches wide, with 11 to 12 vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface bearing a glaucous bloom underneath.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Mariachi' forms a mound 22 inches high and 50 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders, though it is not recommended for containers due to its spread.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, chartreuse, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–40 in (76.2–101.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin becomes golden yellow as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | chimeral reversal of H. 'Guacamole' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Guacamole' — H. ‘Guacamole’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3641