H. ‘Spartan Spear’

Overview

Registered in 2012, 'Spartan Spear' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar notable for its upright, fast-growing habit and distinctive foliage: medium green, ovate leaves with cordate bases, heavily rippled near-white margins, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The leaves are lightly twisted, deeply wavy, and moderately corrugated, with 7 to 8 vein pairs; the margins measure 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.6 to 1.3 cm) wide.

In the Garden

'Spartan Spear' reaches a mature diameter of 42 inches (106.7 cm) and a height of 13 inches (33.0 cm), with scapes rising 23 to 24 inches (58.4 to 61.0 cm) above the foliage. The saturated burgundy scapes, contrasting with creamy green bracts, provide a strong vertical accent. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable for typical hosta-growing zones; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its upright form and regular piecrust edging make it effective as a specimen or in mixed borders.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges; slug and deer resistance is typical for blue-green hostas with thick leaves, though monitoring may be needed in high-pressure areas.