H. ‘Sharon's Choice’
Hosta ‘Sharon's Choice’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Sharon's Choice' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from open pollination of *H.* 'Swoosh'. It is visually distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves of medium green, each heavily rippled and margined with creamy white, and further streaked with golden yellow and creamy white variegation.
In the Garden
'Sharon's Choice' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. It exhibits moderate growth and notable sun tolerance, making it suitable for sites with more light than typical for the genus, though it performs reliably in typical hosta-growing zones. Its small stature and deeply wavy foliage make it an effective choice for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers, where it pairs well with fine-textured ferns or small sedges.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs may cause minor damage, the plant's moderate growth and reblooming habit benefit from regular deadheading to encourage repeat flowering.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked with golden yellow and creamy white heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15–25 in (38.1–63.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | variegation lightens to white |
| Notable characteristics | small size, high fertility with high percentage of variegated seedlings, reblooming, sun tolerant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Swoosh' open pollinated — H. ‘Swoosh’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lady Gaga’ (2014)
- H. ‘Andromeda’ (2015)
- H. ‘Jungle Fever’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5081