H. ‘Okazaki’
Hosta ‘Okazaki’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by Japanese breeder H. Sugita, Hosta 'Okazaki' is a small variegated cultivar derived from H. kikutii and H. gracillima, both white-backed species. The plant is visually distinctive for its gracefully held, lance-shaped leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins, prominent white veins, and a waxy upper surface.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a compact, open mound reaching approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter and 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in height, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage and white veins are most pronounced. Suitable companions include other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials; its small size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply control measures as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; waxy on top; flat and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | open mound; gracefully held, lance-shaped leaves; pointed tips; veins white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. kikutii (white backed)
- Pollen parent: H. gracillima (white backed)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4117. How we check this data.