H. ‘Stimulation’
Hosta ‘Stimulation’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, Hosta 'Stimulation' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its uniquely congested flower buds and spider-like blossoms. The plant forms a mound of broadly ovate, dark green leaves with serrated margins, a very shiny surface on both sides, and a lightly twisted, moderately flat blade.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 35 inches (88.9 cm) and a height of 17 inches (43.2 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its glossy, dark green leaves provide strong contrast when paired with golden or blue-leaved companions such as Hosta 'Sum and Substance' or H. sieboldiana varieties. The 30-inch (76.2 cm) scapes bear unique, congested buds and spider-like flowers, adding textural interest to the late-season garden. Its medium size makes it suitable for mixed borders or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green serrated margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly twisted, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unique spider flowers and congested buds, wavy glossy green leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (((H. 'Red Neck Heaven x Invincible) x self) x H. 'Elvis Lives)
- Pollen parent: (H. 'Elvis Lives' x H. yingeri 'Treasure island') — H. ‘Elvis Lives’, H. ‘Treasure Island’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5395. How we check this data.