H. ‘Seducer’
Hosta ‘Seducer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Seducer' is a large, mound-forming cultivar notable for its dark green leaves with wide, golden yellow margins that are slightly rippled. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide, feature 12 vein pairs and a moderately wavy, lightly corrugated texture.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), 'Seducer' forms a substantial mound suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its moderate growth rate and bold foliage make it effective as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The green scapes, reaching 36 to 40 inches (91.4 to 101.6 cm) in height, bear flowers typical of the genus.
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, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75 to 1in (1.9 to 2.5cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–40 in (91.4–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | deep green leaves, slightly ruffled, golden yellow edge |
| Plant patent | PP22,413 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Seducer’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5032