H. ‘Summer Music’
Hosta ‘Summer Music’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Shade Master', 'Summer Music' was registered in 1998 and is classified as a medium-sized cultivar. Its most distinctive feature is the reversal of typical hosta variegation: a white leaf center is bordered by a dark green, flat margin, creating a bold, inverted pattern.
In the Garden
'Summer Music' reaches a mature diameter of 21 inches (53.3 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where the white leaf centers remain stable without scorching. Its compact, mounded form suits the front of borders, woodland edges, or shaded containers; companion plants with fine-textured foliage, such as ferns or *Heuchera*, provide contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so appropriate controls should be considered in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | white with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–20 in (35.6–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Shade Master' — H. ‘Shade Master’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Summer Music’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dance with Me’ (sport)
- H. ‘Golden Melody’ (sport)
- H. ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’ (sport)
- H. ‘Nickelodeon’ (sport)
- H. ‘Rock Concert’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Summer Breeze’ (sport)
- H. ‘Summer Rapture’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5483