H. ‘Orange Slices’
Hosta ‘Orange Slices’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Orange Marmalade' registered in 2003, 'Orange Slices' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its bright gold leaf margins from early spring onward. The leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in width, with green centers and vivid gold margins that hold their color well through the growing season.
In the Garden
'Orange Slices' reaches a mature size of approximately 8 to 10 inches in height and 12 to 15 inches in spread, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins are most pronounced without scorching. Companion plants include small ferns, *Heuchera* cultivars, and spring bulbs such as *Scilla* or *Chionodoxa*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright gold from early spring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Orange Marmalade' — H. ‘Orange Marmalade’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4161