H. ‘Swoosh’
Hosta ‘Swoosh’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Swoosh' is a small variegated cultivar derived from the cross *H.* 'Yellow Splash' × *H.* 'Neat Splash'. It is visually distinctive for its green-margined leaves with a central variegation pattern, borne on a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Hosta' 'Swoosh' reaches a mature diameter of 13 inches (33.0 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), making it suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or small shade beds. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains stable. As a small hosta, it is well suited to container cultivation. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, particularly during dry spells. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Yellow Splash' — H. ‘Yellow Splash’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Swoosh’ as a parent:
- H. ‘American Pie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Appetizer’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Celtic Uplands’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cemetery Road’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cuyahoga’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Deliverance’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dixieland Delight’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Electrocution’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Harpoon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Hearts on Fire’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Iceberg’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Leola Fraim’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (1978)
- H. ‘Gray Streaked Squiggles’ (1978)
- H. ‘Intrigue’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5592