H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’
Hosta ‘Sydney's Spunk’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Obscura' registered in 2007, 'Sydney's Spunk' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with broad, creamy white margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 4 inches long and 2.5 inches wide, feature 7 to 8 vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a dull underside with lightly wavy edges.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches a mature height of 10 inches and a spread of 12 inches, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. The 14- to 18-inch scapes produce lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sydney's Spunk' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with .4 to .5in (1.0 to 1.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Obscura'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
- H. ‘Zager's White Edge’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5595