H. ‘Torchy’
Hosta ‘Torchy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Torchy' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, creamy white margins and a semi-upright, rounded habit. The foliage is slightly glossy above and very shiny beneath, with five vein pairs and a rounded base.
In the Garden
Reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in both height and diameter, 'Torchy' is well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white-margined leaves brighten darker areas, and pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, or small grasses. The green scapes, rising 16 to 22 inches (40.6 to 55.9 cm), bear typical lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green with .6in (1.5cm) wide, creamy white, smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–22 in (40.6–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5771