H. ‘Star Struck’
Hosta ‘Star Struck’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. & J. Wilkins.
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | J. & J. Wilkins |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by J. & J. Wilkins, this medium-sized cultivar arose as a sport of a *Hosta* 'William Lachman' seedling. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf centers with wide gold margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical gold-center, blue-green-edge arrangement found in many hostas.
In the Garden
'Star Struck' forms a mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain brightest; excessive sun may scorch the leaf edges. The rounded, slightly shiny leaves with 11 vein pairs and a glaucous underside make it a textural companion for ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its white scapes, reaching 16 to 20 inches (40.6 to 50.8 cm), bear pale flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | gold with 2in (5.1cm) wide, medium blue-green, smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'William Lachman' seedling — H. ‘William Lachman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5363