H. ‘Party Time’
Hosta ‘Party Time’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, *Hosta* 'Party Time' is a small, fast-growing cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Nooner' and *H.* 'Sparkling Burgundy'. Its most distinctive features are the dark green leaves with heavy, rippled margins and a very shiny surface on both sides, combined with red scapes that rise above the mound.
In the Garden
'Party Time' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or tiarellas. Its small size and fast growth rate also make it an effective groundcover in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green heavy ripples margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–16 in (38.1–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Nooner' — H. ‘Nooner’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sparkling Burgundy' — H. ‘Sparkling Burgundy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4233