H. ‘Summer Fragrance’
Hosta ‘Summer Fragrance’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by K. Vaughn, this small hosta cultivar was derived from a cross between *H. plantaginea* and the breeder's seedling 'Vaughn 73-2'. Its foliage is deep green with creamy white margins, and the scape rises to 36–42 inches (91–106 cm), well above the low, mounded foliage.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter and 35 inches (89 cm) in height. The leaves are 7.5 inches (19 cm) long and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide, with 8 to 11 vein pairs. This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade and is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers. Its compact size and upright scapes make it a good companion for ferns, tiarella, and other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 36–42 in (91.4–106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Vaughn 73-2'
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Summer Fragrance’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Aqua Velva’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Bette Davis Eyes’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Raspberry Beauty’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Rising Sun’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
- H. ‘Zager's White Edge’ (1980)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5477