H. ‘Savannah Supreme’
Hosta ‘Savannah Supreme’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Savannah', registered in 2003, 'Savannah Supreme' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its heavily streaked foliage—a combination of green and creamy white variegation with a narrow, creamy white margin. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, moderately wavy, and slightly shiny on the upper surface, while the scapes produce fragrant flowers.
In the Garden
'Savannah Supreme' forms a mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders. It thrives in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size and fast growth rate allow it to fill space quickly, though it is not suited for small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The leaves are susceptible to slug damage, and deer may browse the foliage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | heavily streaked, green and creamy white with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–36 in (50.8–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavily streaked foliage and fragrant flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Savannah' — H. ‘Savannah’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Bluebeard's Castle’ (2003)
- H. ‘Color Parade’ (2003)
- H. ‘Delta Pride’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4961