H. ‘Spring Fever’
Hosta ‘Spring Fever’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Spring Fever' is a large, upright cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'William Lachman' as the seed parent. It is visually distinctive for its intense yellow spring foliage that transitions to medium chartreuse by July, combined with heavily rippled, gold margins on green leaves.
In the Garden
'Spring Fever' reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its bold, wavy-edged leaves provide textural contrast when paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials. The chartreuse scapes, reaching up to 20.5 inches (52.1 cm), support flowers that are not notably fragrant.
Care Notes
Standard hosta care applies: consistent moisture during dry periods and a balanced fertilizer applied in early spring. Slugs may damage the foliage, particularly in damp conditions, though the heavily rippled leaf texture may offer some resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | yellow becoming chartreuse heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; intensely wavy at tip |
| Flower scape height | 20.5 in (52.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | viridescent |
| Notable characteristics | fiery yellow in spring, wavy edges, upright. Changes to a medium chartreuse by July |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'William Lachman' — H. ‘William Lachman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Academy Ametrine’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5329