H. ‘Stimulus Package’
Hosta ‘Stimulus Package’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Stimulus Package' is a medium-sized cultivar notable for its upright, fast-growing habit and variegated foliage. Its leaves feature medium green margins with a very shiny upper surface and a dull underside, set on ovate blades with cordate bases and light waviness.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches a mature diameter of 26 inches (66.0 cm) and a height of 19 inches (48.3 cm), with scapes rising 33 to 37 inches (83.8 to 94.0 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its upright form makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. The fast growth rate allows it to fill space quickly, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
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 may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 33–37 in (83.8–94.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5396