H. ‘Spinach Patch’
Hosta ‘Spinach Patch’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, 'Spinach Patch' is a large, variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between a Hosta 'Gold Piece' F2 seedling and a sibling to Hosta 'Aztec Treasure'. Its most distinctive features are the deeply corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with dark green margins and a dull upper surface, combined with an unruly, semi-upright to mounded growth habit.
In the Garden
'Spinach Patch' reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 50 inches (127.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves provide strong contrast when paired with fine-textured ferns or the smooth foliage of Heuchera cultivars. The plant is not suited for container culture due to its substantial size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Spinach Patch' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures may be required in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | dull on top; unruly; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | scape very upright; up to 40 blooms/scape |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gold Piece' F2 seedling — H. ‘Gold Piece’
- Pollen parent: a sibling to H. 'Aztec Treasure' — H. ‘Aztec Treasure’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Academy Nightfall’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5307. How we check this data.