H. ‘Pineapple Upsidedown Cake’
Hosta ‘Pineapple Upsidedown Cake’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Pineapple Poll', 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, rippled, dark green margins and a golden yellow center. The leaves measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide, with 8 to 9 vein pairs, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 66 inches (167.6 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded foundation plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 66 in (167.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | golden yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, dark green, heavy ripples margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–36 in (61.0–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Pineapple Poll' — H. ‘Pineapple Poll’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Pineapple Upsidedown Cake’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Hawaiian Luau’ (sport)
- H. ‘Lava Flow’ (sport)
- H. ‘Pineapple Juice’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4356