H. ‘Spotlight’
Hosta ‘Spotlight’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. & J. Wilkins.
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | J. & J. Wilkins |
| Section class | I-3 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by J. & J. Wilkins, this giant hosta cultivar is distinguished by its large, very shiny green leaves with medium gold margins. The foliage is notably glossy on both surfaces, with cordate leaf bases and 14 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 50 inches (127 cm) and height of 20 inches (51 cm), 'Spotlight' forms a substantial, semi-upright clump suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial shade. Its moderate growth rate and large, reflective leaves make it effective when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or astilbes. The light green scapes, reaching 36 to 42 inches (91 to 107 cm), carry flowers above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in damp conditions; deer browsing is also a potential concern in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium gold smooth margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36–42 in (91.4–106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fort Knox' — H. ‘Fort Knox’
- Pollen parent: H. nigrescens 'Elatior' — H. ‘Elatior’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):
- H. ‘Great Lakes Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘Streets of Gold’ (2006)
- H. ‘Fragrant Gold’ (1982)
- H. ‘Golden Sculpture’ (1982)
- H. ‘Leo’ (2009)
- H. ‘Sum and Substance’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5325