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HostaFirst Mate

Statusregistered

Originator(s)John Machen, Jr. 2003

Origin'Kabitan' sport

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Size categorysmall

Plant height x width25x53 cm (10x21 in.)

Leaf length x width33x4 cm (13x2 in.)

Vein pairs3-4

Leaf colorgolden yellow,dark green edge

Variegationmedio

Leafwavy

Petiole 

Scapeolive green

Scape height60 cm (24 in.)

Flowerpale purple,tubular

Flower length6.5 cm (2.6 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly - August

Fertile 

Podgreen

Ploidy4-4-4 suggested

Patents 

InfoExciting new tetraploid form of H. 'Kabitan' Exceptional substance and waxy look and structure makes it a real different plant.
It sold at the 2003 Convention auction for over $600.
Star-like flowers; dense, variegated and heavily rippled leaves.
This Mobjack Nursery discovery is a tetraploid sport of the popular H. sieboldii 'Kabitan'. H. 'First Mate' makes a vigorous 21" wide x 10" tall clump of narrow, thick, golden leaves, each surrounded by a dramatic dark green border. In mid-August, the clumps are topped with 2' flower spikes of light lavender flowers. I think you will really find this hosta quite unique.

Sports'Commander' sport/gg
'Skipper' sport/yy

Progeny