H. ‘Touch of Class’
Hosta ‘Touch of Class’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Hansen & Shady Oaks Nursery.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. Hansen & Shady Oaks Nursery |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by H. Hansen and Shady Oaks Nursery, 'Touch of Class' is a small sport distinguished by its intense blue-green leaf margins framing a broad yellow leaf center. The cordate leaves measure 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) long by 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, with 11 vein pairs and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This slow-growing, mound-forming cultivar reaches 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green margins remain most intense. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small sedges complement its compact habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Touch of Class' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Plant patent | PP13,080 PBR10655 QZ |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5781