H. ‘Peace Offer’
Hosta ‘Peace Offer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Olive Branch', 'Peace Offer' is a medium-sized, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its tricolor variegation: a greenish-yellow leaf center with a medium green margin and a lighter green zone between them. The center is notably paler than that of its parent, giving the foliage a three-toned appearance.
In the Garden
'Peace Offer' reaches approximately 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, forming a slow-growing, dense mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded rock gardens. Companion plants such as ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella* complement its muted green and gold tones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Peace Offer' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | tricolor variegation with center much lighter than parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Olive Branch' — H. ‘Olive Branch’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4259