H. ‘Zodiac’
Hosta ‘Zodiac’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Q&Z Nursery.
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Q&Z Nursery |
| Section class | III-4a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 by Q&Z Nursery, *Hosta* 'Zodiac' is a medium-sized sport of *H.* 'Richland Gold'. Its distinctive foliage consists of green leaves with greenish-yellow to creamy white, slightly rippled margins, creating a crisp variegated effect.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 16.5 inches (41.9 cm) tall and 31.5 inches (80.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for most hostas, where the variegation remains stable. The blue-green scapes, reaching 22 to 25 inches (55.9 to 63.5 cm), bear flowers in midsummer. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16.5 in (41.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31.5 in (80 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.88 in (14.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–25 in (55.9–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Richland Gold' — H. ‘Richland Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):
- H. ‘Citation’ (1980)
- H. ‘Mint Julep’ (2000)
- H. ‘Thanksgiving’ (2000)
- H. ‘Harmonica’ (1999)
- H. ‘Richland Gold's Moonlight’ (1999)
- H. ‘Ugly Duckling’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6279