H. ‘Sweet Thing’
Hosta ‘Sweet Thing’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'So Sweet' registered in 2004, 'Sweet Thing' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its glossy, medium dark green leaves with narrow creamy white margins and vigorous growth habit. The plant forms a dense, fast-growing mound and is noted for its fragrance and sun tolerance.
In the Garden
'Sweet Thing' reaches approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 20 to 25 inches (50.8 to 63.5 cm). It performs well in partial shade to sunnier locations, making it suitable for borders or as a groundcover in typical hosta-growing zones. The compact mound pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, or smaller perennials, and its glossy foliage provides textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Sweet Thing' shows improved sun tolerance, it may still be susceptible to slug damage in shaded, moist conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium dark green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–25 in (50.8–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | vigorous, fragrant, sun tolerant, glossy green with pencil thin margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'So Sweet' — H. ‘So Sweet’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5584