H. ‘Twizzler’
Hosta ‘Twizzler’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Twizzler' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its extremely narrow, heavily rippled blue-green leaves with dark purple petioles and glaucous purple scapes. The lance-shaped leaves measure 9 inches long by 1.75 inches wide, with 5 to 6 vein pairs, and feature dark blue-green heavily rippled margins, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom beneath. The plant forms a mound-like habit reaching 13 inches in height and 26 inches in diameter, with a fast growth rate.
In the Garden
'Hosta' Twizzler' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and reaches a mature spread of approximately 26 inches with a height of 13 inches. Its compact size and narrow, textured foliage make it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green color and rippled leaf form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark blue-green heavy rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; Moderately folded, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | changes to dark green |
| Notable characteristics | narrow, heavily rippled leaves with purple petioles and dark purple glaucous scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Curly Fries' — H. ‘Curly Fries’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Elf’ (2020)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5863