H. ‘Hot Flash’

Overview

Registered in 1991 by H. & D. Benedict, this large hosta is distinguished by its medium green leaves with streaked margins, a pattern that creates a variegated appearance. The foliage reaches 11 inches (27.9 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with 14 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Hot Flash' forms a substantial clump 29 inches (73.7 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant produces scapes up to 25 inches (63.5 cm) tall, though flower characteristics are not specified in registry data.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.