H. ‘Super Hero’
Hosta ‘Super Hero’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by S. Tylinski.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | S. Tylinski |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by originator S. Tylinski, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a seedling pod parent crossed with Hosta 'Filagree' as the pollen parent. Hosta 'Super Hero' is visually distinguished by its dark green leaves with white margins, broadly ovate shape, and lightly wavy edges, combined with fragrant flowers.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Super Hero' forms a mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other shade perennials such as ferns or astilbes. Its medium size makes it suitable for border plantings or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
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 foliage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed in the garden.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | fragrant, green with white edge, medium sized hosta |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: H. 'Filagree' — H. ‘Filagree’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5541. How we check this data.