H. ‘Stripped Naked’
Hosta ‘Stripped Naked’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Striptease', this medium-sized cultivar is visually defined by its dark green leaf margins and a variable yellow stripe that irregularly separates the green border from the pure white leaf center. The leaf surface is elliptic with a rounded base, flat margins, and light corrugation, with nine vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Stripped Naked' forms a clump 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white center and yellow streaking remain most stable; excessive sun may scorch the white tissue. Its bold, tricolored foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials, and it is suitable for border fronts or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage young foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | pure white with 1.8 to 2.25in (4.6 to 5.7cm) wide, dark green with a variable yellow streaking between margin and center, flat margins; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | variable yellow stripe between center and green margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Striptease' — H. ‘Striptease’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5434