H. ‘Starboard Light’
Hosta ‘Starboard Light’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, 'Starboard Light' is a large hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Komodo Dragon'*. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves edged with dark yellow margins, forming a semi-upright mound of substantial proportions.
In the Garden
'Starboard Light' reaches a mature height of 24 inches (61.0 cm) with a spread of 28 inches (71.1 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, cordate-based leaves, each 11 inches (27.9 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide with 14 vein pairs, pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its gold-margined foliage. The scape height is recorded as 40 inches (101.6 cm), though this dimension may vary under cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Starboard Light' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Komodo Dragon' — H. ‘Komodo Dragon’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Starboard Light’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Gold Braid’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Centerfold’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5364