H. ‘Spun Sulphur’
Hosta ‘Spun Sulphur’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. O'Harra.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. O'Harra |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by R. O'Harra, 'Spun Sulphur' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with sulphurous yellow margins and its compact, rapidly multiplying growth habit.
In the Garden
'Spun Sulphur' reaches a mature size of 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its rapid multiplication rate makes it effective as a small-scale ground cover. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and appropriate controls are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5342