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.
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. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chado’ (2004)
- H. ‘Flame Tiara’ (2004)
- H. ‘Hideko Tajima’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5324