H. ‘Zypunic Finale’
Hosta ‘Zypunic Finale’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Zypunic Finale' is a small, fast-growing sport of an unidentified seedling. Its most distinctive feature is an unusually long, narrow leaf blade—7 inches (17.8 cm) long by just 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide—with dark green centers and wide, heavily rippled white margins, a proportion uncommon among hosta cultivars.
In the Garden
Reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, this mound-forming plant is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or small shade beds. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with fine-textured ferns, small woodland perennials, or dwarf grasses. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, white, heavily rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, moderately twisted, moderately folded, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | extremely long thin blade, uncommon in this blade width by length ratio |
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-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6285