H. ‘Spritzer’
Hosta ‘Spritzer’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by P. Aden, 'Spritzer' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar with green leaves edged in white margins. Its parentage includes the pollen parent Hosta 'Green Fountain', while the pod parent is unknown. The foliage is distinguished by white-green margins and five pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
'Spritzer' reaches a mature height of 18 inches (45.7 cm) with a spread of 14 inches (35.6 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, or Astilbe for textural contrast. Its medium size also allows for container cultivation in larger pots.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. 'Green Fountain' — H. ‘Green Fountain’
10 published registry records name Hosta ‘Spritzer’ as a parent: 10 seedlings.
Seedlings of H. ‘Spritzer’ (10), by registration year
- H. ‘Katrina Jo’ (1998)
- H. ‘French Kiss’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lullabye’ (2004)
- H. ‘Tequila Sunrise’ (2004)
- H. ‘Twilight Time’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sarah Katherine’ (2005)
- H. ‘Friends’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sunny Side Up’ (2007)
- H. ‘Terra Marie’ (2007)
- H. ‘Saint Sebastian’ (2011)
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-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘On Stage’ (1986)
- H. ‘September Sun’ (1985)
- H. ‘Snowdrift’ (1985)
- H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5339. How we check this data.