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.
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. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5541