H. ‘Strip Poker’
Hosta ‘Strip Poker’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, this medium-sized sport of an unnamed parent is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with gold margins that undergo a complete reversal of center and marginal colors during the growing season. The foliage emerges dark green with greenish-yellow edges, then transitions so that the margins become the dominant color and the centers shift to a lighter tone.
In the Garden
Forming a mound 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide, this cultivar is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its ovate leaves with cordate bases and lightly wavy margins provide textural contrast when paired with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials. The green scapes, reaching 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm), carry flowers that complement the foliage without dominating the display.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, this cultivar may require protection from slugs and deer, particularly when foliage is young and tender.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | colors reverse, center becomes yellow and edge green |
| Notable characteristics | center and marginal colors completely reverse during the season |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5431