H. ‘Spring Fling’
Hosta ‘Spring Fling’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this medium-sized hosta cultivar was developed from a cross between Hosta 'Christmas Tree' and Hosta 'Donohue Piecrust'. 'Spring Fling' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins, a rounded leaf base, and a slight sheen on the upper surface with a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
'Spring Fling' forms a mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its compact habit also suits larger containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Spring Fling' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Christmas Tree' — H. ‘Christmas Tree’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Donohue Piecrust'
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘Spring Fling’ as a parent: 1 sport.
Sports of H. ‘Spring Fling’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Tropical Dancer’ (2008)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5330. How we check this data.