H. ‘Nightlife’
Hosta ‘Nightlife’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Nightlife' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Invincible' and H. 'Elegans'. It is visually distinguished by its blue-green, ovate leaves with cordate bases, dark green slightly rippled margins, and a thin glaucous bloom on the undersides, complemented by large, light purple, fragrant flowers on green scapes.
In the Garden
'Nightlife' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green foliage provides contrast against gold or chartreuse companions such as H. 'Sum and Substance' or ferns. Its medium size makes it appropriate for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated, lightly folded and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–31 in (61.0–78.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | bluish-green in spring |
| Notable characteristics | large, light purple, fragrant flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Invincible' — H. ‘Invincible’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elegans'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4028. How we check this data.