H. ‘Nemesis’
Hosta ‘Nemesis’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, 'Nemesis' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its yellow leaves with dark green, flat margins, and a notable seasonal color shift in which the yellow center develops streaked variegation as the growing season progresses.
In the Garden
'Nemesis' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 18 inches (45 cm) in height and 24 inches (60 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation or front-of-border placement.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Nemesis' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17.7 in (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23.6 in (59.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | yellow with .2 to .8in (0.5 to 2.0cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 21.7–23.6 in (55.1–59.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow center changes to streaked center as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | yellow center changes to streaked center as season progresses |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3999