H. ‘Swizzle Sticks’
Hosta ‘Swizzle Sticks’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, *Hosta* 'Swizzle Sticks' is a small, mound-forming hybrid resulting from a cross between *H. montana* 'Aureomarginata' and *H. venusta*, with *H.* 'Maruba Iwa' as the pollen parent. Its variegated foliage features medium green margins and a dull upper surface, contrasting with whitish, shiny undersides.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar reaches approximately 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and spreads to 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, forming a dense, rounded mound. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or woodland groundcovers. Its small size makes it an appropriate choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.88 in (14.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.88 in (12.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dull on top; whitish shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. montana 'Aureomarginata' x H. venusta
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maruba Iwa' — H. ‘Maruba Iwa’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5591