H. ‘Satin Flare’
Hosta ‘Satin Flare’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Fisher.
| Year registered | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Fisher |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1971 by E. Fisher, this large hosta cultivar arose as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Golden Anniversary'. It is distinguished by its substantial blue-green leaves with contrasting margins, forming a dense, mounded clump.
In the Garden
'Satin Flare' reaches a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (102 cm) and a height of 20 inches (51 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant produces scapes up to 30 inches (76 cm) tall, though flower height may vary.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Golden Anniversary' — H. ‘Golden Anniversary’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4955