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.
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. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4200