H. ‘Olympic Edger’
Hosta ‘Olympic Edger’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Edger' registered in 1999, 'Olympic Edger' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins. The leaf blades measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with five vein pairs, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf coloration remains most pronounced. Suitable for edging borders, rock gardens, or small containers, it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Olympic Edger' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–10 in (20.3–25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Edger' — H. ‘Gold Edger’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4a, small size):
- H. ‘Heavenly Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Margrit Anna’ (1999)
- H. ‘Forest Fireworks’ (2000)
- H. ‘Pied Piper’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Jacket’ (1998)
- H. ‘Zowie’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3843