H. ‘Serendipity Singer’
Hosta ‘Serendipity Singer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Serendipity', 'Serendipity Singer' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with heavily rippled, dark blue-green margins that streak toward the center, bordered by a narrow gold edge. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, deeply wavy, moderately twisted, and lightly folded, with a slight glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This compact hosta forms a mound 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and gold margins hold color well. Suitable for rock gardens, front-of-border placements, or container culture due to its small size; companions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as with other hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | pale greenish yellow with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, dark blue-green with streaks to the center, heavily rippled margins; slight glaucous bloom on top; slight glaucous bloom underneath; deeply wavy, moderately twisted and lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 8–12 in (20.3–30.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center color deepens and margin becomes darker |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Serendipity' — H. ‘Serendipity’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5051