H. ‘Summer Lovin’
Hosta ‘Summer Lovin’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Summer Breeze', registered in 2004, 'Summer Lovin' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaf centers and broad gold margins. The leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) in length and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width, with margins approximately 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide, producing a darker green center than its parent.
In the Garden
'Summer Lovin' reaches a mature size typical of medium hostas, suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its gold-margined foliage provides contrast when paired with blue-leaved hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The plant's medium stature makes it appropriate for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and employ control measures if necessary.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | darker green center than 'Summer Breeze' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Summer Breeze' — H. ‘Summer Breeze’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Summer Lovin’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Jilted Lover’ (sport)
- H. ‘Summer Love’ (sport)
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 #5481