H. ‘Party Favor’
Hosta ‘Party Favor’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this small hosta cultivar is a cross between H. 'Donahue Piecrust' and H. 'Akebono'. It is visually distinctive for its medium blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, cordate leaf bases, and blackish scapes that transition to blue-green as they mature.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Party Favor' forms a mound 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its small size and compact habit make it appropriate for container culture, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Donahue Piecrust' — H. ‘Donahue Piecrust’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Akebono'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Party Favor’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Academy Resplendent Froufrou’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Celtic Bouquet’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Celtic Dancer’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Amethyst Chip’ (2000)
- H. ‘Bitsy Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Lama’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kiwi Jordan’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4232. How we check this data.