H. ‘War Bonnet’
Hosta ‘War Bonnet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of a seedling of unknown origin, 'War Bonnet' is a small hosta distinguished by its tricolored leaves: a light green to yellow center with a dark green margin, separated by a narrow band of lighter tissue. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and exhibit slight corrugation, twisting, and waviness, with a non-melting light center.
In the Garden
'War Bonnet' forms a compact, mound-like clump 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain stable; excessive sun may scorch the light center. Its small size suits the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, and it pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage young foliage, though the slightly corrugated leaf surface offers some resistance; deer will browse the leaves if accessible.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | yellow and light green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–18 in (30.5–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | tricolored small blade non-melting light center |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of seedling of unknown origin
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6038