H. ‘Suliban’
Hosta ‘Suliban’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Captain Kirk', 'Suliban' is a small-sized hosta distinguished by its multicolored streaking in tones of green, yellow, and creamy white against green leaves with white margins. The ovate, lightly corrugated leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) wide, with 9 to 10 vein pairs and dull surfaces on both sides.
In the Garden
'Suliban' forms a compact, fast-growing mound reaching 14.75 inches (37.5 cm) in height and 20.5 inches (52.1 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of shade borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials such as *Heuchera* and *Tiarella*. Its small stature also makes it a candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14.75 in (37.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20.5 in (52.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | multicolored streaking in tones of green yellow and creamy white flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15.375–18.75 in (39.1–47.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | multi colored streaked plant in different tones of green, yellow and creamy white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Captain Kirk' — H. ‘Captain Kirk’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Jungle Fever’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lightning Flash’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mighty Special’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5455