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.
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’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Spritzer’ as a parent:
- H. ‘French Kiss’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Friends’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Katrina Jo’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lullabye’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Saint Sebastian’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Sarah Katherine’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Sunny Side Up’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Tequila Sunrise’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Terra Marie’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Twilight Time’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Gold Standard’ (1976)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5339