H. ‘See Saw’
Hosta ‘See Saw’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by A. Summers & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | A. Summers & AHS |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by A. Summers and the American Hosta Society, 'See Saw' is a small hosta cultivar originating as a sport of *Hosta* 'Undulata Erromena'. It is visually distinctive for its medium dark green leaves with white margins and small undulations along the leaf edges, creating a crisp variegated effect.
In the Garden
'See Saw' reaches a mature diameter of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), forming a compact, rounded clump suitable for the front of a border or as edging. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white-margined foliage remains most vibrant, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may feed on the foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium dark green white, small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Undulata Erromena' — H. ‘Undulata Erromena’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
- H. ‘Zager's White Edge’ (1980)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5033