H. ‘Sea Drift’
Hosta ‘Sea Drift’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Seaver.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Seaver |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by M. Seaver, *Hosta* 'Sea Drift' is a large, variegated sport derived from *H. 'Green Piecrust'*. It is visually distinctive for its broad, dark green leaves with narrow, undulating margins and a substantial, mounded habit.
In the Garden
'Sea Drift' forms a dense clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, with individual leaves up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its dark green foliage and subtle marginal undulations are most pronounced. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or as a groundcover in shaded borders, pairing well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. It is not recommended for container cultivation due to its mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Sea Drift' is moderately resistant to slugs but may require protection in particularly damp conditions; deer browsing is a potential concern in areas with high deer pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Green Piecrust' — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Drift’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Brutus’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cree’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Hampshire County’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Phyllis’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Transitions’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4992