H. ‘Striker’
Hosta ‘Striker’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, Hosta 'Striker' is a sport of an unnamed parent, producing a small, compact clump of medium green leaves with narrow white margins. The foliage is characterized by a slightly shiny upper surface, a dull underside, and tapered leaf bases, with leaf blades measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, bearing 4 to 5 vein pairs and a 0.25-inch (0.6 cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margin.
In the Garden
This diminutive hosta reaches a mature spread of 20 inches (50.8 cm) and a height of 9 inches (22.9 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–22 in (38.1–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Amy's Hope’ (2000)
- H. ‘Avalanche’ (2000)
- H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5428. How we check this data.