H. ‘Whirlwind’
Hosta ‘Whirlwind’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. Kulpa.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Originator | J. Kulpa |
| Registrant | AHS |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | white with green veining with 1.5 to 2.5in (3.8 to 6.4cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded and wavy, moderately corrugated, some leaves have elongated twisted tips. |
| Flower scape height | 25–30 in (63.5–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center darkens to yellow, chartreuse or green depending upon light, temperature and age. |
| Notable characteristics | colorful foliage, thick substance and excellent growth rate. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Whirlwind’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dust Devil’ (sport)
- H. ‘Eternal Flame’ (sport)
- H. ‘Foxfire Snake Eyes’ (sport)
- H. ‘Mystic’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Second Wind’ (sport)
- H. ‘Whirlaway’ (sport)
- H. ‘Whirling Dervish’ (sport)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Romance’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Gold Standard’ (1976)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6086