H. ‘Shade Finale’
Hosta ‘Shade Finale’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Shade Finale' is a small hosta sport of a splashed seedling of unknown parentage. Its visual distinction derives from the strong contrast between dark green, very shiny leaf blades and creamy white, flat margins, with reddish petioles that do not distract from the foliage.
In the Garden
'Shade Finale' forms a compact, mound-like clump 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or low-growing woodland perennials that complement its muted coloration.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer climates, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, though the small, firm leaves may be less appealing to pests than larger-leaved cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly wavy, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–18 in (30.5–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, strong colored, good contrast between colors, very shiny leaf blade, reddish petioles are not distracting |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of splashed seedling of unknown parentage
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 #5061