H. ‘Surfboard’
Hosta ‘Surfboard’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Surfboard' is a large, fast-growing cultivar notable for its elongated, lance-shaped leaves with medium green centers and wide, greenish yellow margins that are slightly rippled. The leaf margins exhibit mottling in varying shades of green, and the overall leaf shape is described as "surfboard"-like, giving the plant its distinctive common name.
In the Garden
'Surfboard' forms a substantial mound, reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter at maturity. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a shaded border. The green and gold foliage pairs well with darker-leaved companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its fast growth rate allows it to fill space quickly.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Surfboard' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green with .38 to .63in (1.0 to 1.6cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 25–36 in (63.5–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Long "surfboard" shaped leaves and margins are mottled with varying shades of green. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5551