H. ‘Paisley Border’
Hosta ‘Paisley Border’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, Hosta 'Paisley Border' is a medium-sized sport of Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print', notable as its reversed form. It produces dark green leaves with creamy white margins that are slightly rippled, lightly cupped, and moderately wavy, forming a mound-like habit.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 15.6 inches (39.6 cm) in height and 33.1 inches (84.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its green-and-white variegation provides contrast in shaded borders or woodland gardens. The medium size suits it for mid-border positions or as a specimen in mixed shade plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15.6 in (39.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33.1 in (84.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.1 in (18 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green with .8 to 1in (2.0 to 2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 17.3–24.2 in (43.9–61.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | reversed form of H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Paisely Print'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4200. How we check this data.