H. ‘The Perfect Storm’
Hosta ‘The Perfect Storm’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'The Perfect Storm' is a small hosta of unknown parentage, with *Hosta* 'Sailor's Warning' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, very shiny green leaves with dark green-streaked, yellow flat margins, combined with red-purple scapes and red petioles.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright clump 9 inches (22.9 cm) tall and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, with leaves 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. Its small size and shiny foliage make it suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or containers. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked yellow flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | irregular streaking and red petiole combination |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sailor's Warning'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘The Perfect Storm’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Eye of the Storm’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bob Koffler’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cutie Pie’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5680