H. ‘Sugar and Spice’
Hosta ‘Sugar and Spice’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Invincible', 'Sugar and Spice' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its very glossy, ovate leaves with medium to dark green centers and narrow, creamy white, slightly rippled margins. The leaf surface is notably shiny on both the upper and lower sides, and the plant forms a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'Sugar and Spice' reaches approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and spreads to 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it a substantial groundcover for partial to full shade. Its glossy foliage pairs well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella*. The plant is well-suited to border fronts, woodland gardens, 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. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the glossy leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium to dark green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Invincible' — H. ‘Invincible’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sugar and Spice’ as a parent:
- H. ‘The Fonz’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5447