H. ‘Spring Break’
Hosta ‘Spring Break’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this medium-sized hosta cultivar arose from a cross between *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' and a seedling of the same parent. 'Spring Break' is visually distinctive for its light green leaves with creamy white margins, the margins measuring approximately 0.38 inches (1.0 cm) wide and bearing a slight ripple.
In the Garden
'Spring Break' forms a mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Spring Break' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green with .38in (1.0cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–40 in (61.0–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5328