H. ‘Transitions’
Hosta ‘Transitions’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Transitions' is a large sport derived from a seedling of *H. 'Liberty Bell'* × *H. 'Noah's Ark'* crossed with *H. 'Sea Drift'* (open pollinated). Its most distinctive feature is the gradual mid-season shift of the leaf margin from yellow to a two-tone combination of near-white outer and greenish-yellow inner, accompanied by a grey-green feathered transition zone that interrupts the medium green leaf center.
In the Garden
'Transitions' forms an upright, moderately vigorous clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter. Its broadly ovate, lightly twisted and moderately wavy leaves—9.5 inches (24.1 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide with 9 to 10 vein pairs—are well suited to partial shade in typical hosta-growing zones. The plant's substantial size and two-toned margin transition make it effective as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, heucheras, and other medium-to-large hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or repellents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 2.5in (1.3 to 6.4cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted & folded and moderately wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 19–23 in (48.3–58.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | Yellow margins gradually change to near white on outer edge and greenish yellow near transition zone |
| Notable characteristics | Gradual transition of edge color from yellow to two-tone (near white outer & greenish yellow inner) mid-season; transition between edge and center color is also two-toned grey-green feathered & interrupted into the medium green middle. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Liberty Bell' x H. 'Noah's Ark') — H. ‘Liberty Bell’
- Pollen parent: (H. 'Sea Drift' x OP) — H. ‘Sea Drift’
- Sport parent: Sport of seedling with parentage shown at right >>
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5801