H. ‘Sporty’
Hosta ‘Sporty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Sporty' is a small-sized sport of Hosta 'Sea Prize' with unknown pollen parent. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its compact mound of lance-shaped, light green leaves marked by unstable streaks of varying yellow shades, set off by gold margins and slightly rippled, twisted edges.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Sporty' forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter and 6 inches (16 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes; it also adapts well to container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer in areas where these pests are prevalent.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.4 in (11.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.4 in (3.6 cm) |
| Leaf | Light green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy and lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | compact clump of streaked lance shaped green twisted eaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chado’ (2004)
- H. ‘Flame Tiara’ (2004)
- H. ‘Hideko Tajima’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5324. How we check this data.