H. ‘Thanksgiving’
Hosta ‘Thanksgiving’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Regal', 'Thanksgiving' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and upright growth habit. The leaves are greenish yellow with a 1-inch-wide, slightly rippled creamy white margin, a glaucous bloom on the underside, and a rounded base, reaching 7.5 inches in length and 4.5 inches in width with 11 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Thanksgiving' forms a clump 20 inches in diameter and 12 inches in height, with an upright habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 40–42 in (101.6–106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):
- H. ‘Citation’ (1980)
- H. ‘Mint Julep’ (2000)
- H. ‘Zodiac’ (2000)
- H. ‘Harmonica’ (1999)
- H. ‘Richland Gold's Moonlight’ (1999)
- H. ‘Ugly Duckling’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5661