H. ‘Peach Salsa’
Hosta ‘Peach Salsa’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, 'Peach Salsa' is a small hosta cultivar originating from a cross between *Hosta* 'Strawberry Banana Sundae' and a seedling of *Hosta clausa* normalis F2. It is visually distinctive for its bright green leaves with pale yellow flat margins, combined with bright red scapes and petioles that provide strong color contrast.
In the Garden
'Peach Salsa' reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, forming a fast-growing, mound-like clump. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for small gardens, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its compact habit pairs effectively with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs may occasionally damage foliage, the moderate leaf corrugation offers some resistance; deer may browse young shoots.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | pale yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; slightly folded, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright red scapes and petioles, bright yellow foliage with some puckering |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Strawberry Banana Sundae'
- Pollen parent: H. clausa normalis F2 sdlg
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Delona’s Smile’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4261