H. ‘Sabrina's Smile’
Hosta ‘Sabrina's Smile’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Sabrina's Smile' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from an unnamed seedling pollinated by *H. 'Yellow Highness'. It is visually distinguished by its green to gray-green leaf centers framed by creamy yellow margins, which become two-toned as the season progresses.
In the Garden
'Sabrina's Smile' forms a mound-like clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin turns white in summer |
| Notable characteristics | two-tone green leaf center, with a margin that starts creamy yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: H. 'Yellow Highness'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4903