H. ‘Showtime’
Hosta ‘Showtime’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Showtime' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between *H. 'Fragrant Bouquet'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Fragrant Candelabra'* (pollen parent). Its leaves are dark green with white margins and exhibit several undulations along the margins, giving the foliage a rippled appearance.
In the Garden
'Showtime' reaches a mature spread of approximately 32 inches (81 cm) and a height of 22 inches (56 cm), with scapes extending to 32 inches (81 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in shaded areas. Its medium size allows pairing with ferns, heucheras, or smaller perennials that contrast with its white-edged leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green white, several undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fragrant Bouquet' — H. ‘Fragrant Bouquet’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Fragrant Candelabra' — H. ‘Fragrant Candelabra’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘So Sweet’ (1986)
- H. ‘Sugar and Cream’ (1984)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5126