H. ‘Summer Olympics’
Hosta ‘Summer Olympics’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Alex Summers' discovered by Mark Zilis in 2001 and registered in 2004, 'Summer Olympics' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with bright gold, flat margins. The leaf blades are ovate with rounded bases and lightly wavy edges, bearing a glaucous bloom on the undersides and a dull surface above.
In the Garden
'Summer Olympics' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter. Its bright gold margins contrast sharply with the blue-green centers, making it suitable for partial to dappled shade in typical hosta-growing zones. The gold scapes rise 30 to 36 inches (76.2 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage, and the plant pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Summer Olympics' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | bright gold flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright golden yellow sport, brighter than it's ancestor 'Gold Regal' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Alex Summers' — H. ‘Alex Summers’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Alex Summers’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Gold Regal’.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Academy Golden Papoose’ (2004)
- H. ‘Hottsy Tottsy’ (2004)
- H. ‘Jaz’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lullabye’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5484. How we check this data.