H. ‘Sea Gull’
Hosta ‘Sea Gull’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Sea Gull' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with creamy white margins separated by a celadon (pale green) boundary zone. The leaf margins are slightly rippled, and the blade surfaces are dull above with a slight sheen beneath.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, 'Sea Gull' forms a compact, rhizomatous clump with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegation remains stable, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its small stature makes it suitable for troughs, containers, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sea Gull' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones; regular monitoring or protective measures may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white with a celadon boundary, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5002