H. ‘Vortex’
Hosta ‘Vortex’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7/6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, 'Vortex' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Whirlwind Tour' and is classified as a medium-sized cultivar. Its most distinctive feature is the heavily misted green-and-white leaf center, which transitions to a dark green, flat margin, creating a pronounced variegated effect.
In the Garden
'Vortex' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its moderate size suits it for mixed shade borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in a container. The blue-green foliage with white margins pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Vortex' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate deterrents are recommended.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | white with green speckling with 1in (2.5cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaves heavily misted green and white in the center with a dark green margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Whirlwind Tour'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7/6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Sea Lightning’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6025