H. ‘Yellow Splash’
Hosta ‘Yellow Splash’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by P. Aden, this small hosta cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with gold-splashed margins. The leaf coloration presents as green centers with irregular gold marginal variegation, a pattern that remains stable through the growing season.
In the Garden
‘Yellow Splash’ reaches a mature height of 9 inches (22.9 cm) and spread of 11 inches (27.9 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins hold their color without scorching. The small size and neat habit pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale. Its compact dimensions also make it a candidate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent. The scape height is recorded as 18 inches (45.7 cm), though later reports note variability.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Yellow Splash’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Imp’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Bob Olson’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Gay Feather’ (sport)
- H. ‘Green Blade’ (sport)
- H. ‘Humdinger’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Hunters Ridge’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Indian Feather’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Jen’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Liberty Bell’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Majestic’ (sport)
- H. ‘Marbled Cream’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Neat Splash’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘High Fat Cream’ (1976)
- H. ‘Wahoo’ (1976)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6235