H. ‘Soft Touch’
Hosta ‘Soft Touch’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1977 by R. Savory, Hosta 'Soft Touch' is a small variegated cultivar believed to be a sport of H. nakaiana. Its distinctive foliage features medium green margins surrounding a lighter center, with leaves measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, each bearing five vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Soft Touch' forms a compact mound reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated leaves remain most consistent. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas that share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Soft Touch' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Believed Sport of H. nakaiana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Tall Twister’ (1973)
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5257. How we check this data.