H. ‘Polychrome’
Hosta ‘Polychrome’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 as a sport of Hosta 'Emerald Crown', 'Polychrome' is a small variegated cultivar distinguished by dark green leaves with flat, streaked margins. The foliage exhibits a slightly shiny upper surface and a very shiny underside, with rounded leaf bases and seven pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Polychrome' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in shaded, moist conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 13–16 in (33.0–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Emerald Crown' — H. ‘Emerald Crown’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Boogie Woogie’ (1998)
- H. ‘Monopoly’ (1998)
- H. ‘Obsession’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4409. How we check this data.