H. ‘Popcorn’
Hosta ‘Popcorn’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by T. Schmid.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | T. Schmid |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by T. Schmid, *Hosta* 'Popcorn' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and cordate leaf bases. The leaf margins are slightly rippled, and the blade surfaces are slightly shiny above and dull beneath.
In the Garden
'Hosta' Popcorn reaches a mature diameter of 25 inches (63.5 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in shade or partial shade. Its blue-green center and white margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other hostas with gold or chartreuse foliage. The plant is not classified as miniature or small and is best suited to in-ground planting rather than containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Popcorn' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | creamy white with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, blue green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Popcorn’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Philadelphia’ (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 #4412