H. ‘Thriller’
Hosta ‘Thriller’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. Mullin.
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Originator | J. Mullin |
| Registrant | J. Schwarz |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by J. Mullin and J. Schwarz, Hosta 'Thriller' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its blue-green leaves with variable chartreuse to yellow margins. The broadly ovate leaves are moderately cupped and corrugated, with a twisted tip and a slightly shiny upper surface, reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide with 12 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Thriller' forms a clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall, with a slightly upright habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers contrast with the gold margins. The medium size suits it for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shade gardens, paired with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | starts blue green, changes to chartreuse and then to light yellow |
| Notable characteristics | cupped and pebbled leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Academy Dark Space’ (2015)
- H. ‘Night Flight’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5698. How we check this data.