Secret Ambition

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Hosta Tratt. Hosta · Ornamentals · bred by van den Top Hendrik Jan|3771 PC Barneveld, NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a tetraploid sport of H. «Secret Love». The leaves are thick, heart-shaped, blue-green with a wide margin. In spring, the margin is yellow, which eventually turns creamy white. The plant reaches a height of 35–45 cm.

The flowers are almost white, have a light sweet fragrance, and the flowering period is July–August. The plant shows mature characteristics by 3 years of age and reaches full maturity by 5 years. The variety has durable foliage resistant to Verticillium wilt.

Prefers partial shade or shade, requires regular watering and well-drained, rich soils. Suitable for container cultivation and landscaping of shady gardens.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

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Breeder: van den Top Hendrik Jan|3771 PC Barneveld, NL 4 Developed the variety
Applicant: van den Top Hendrik Jan|3771 PC Barneveld, NL 4 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: van den Top Hendrik Jan|3771 PC Barneveld, NL 4 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20080145

Terminated

Application filed 8 January 2008
Registered 8 February 2010
Entry closed 2 February 2017

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Breeder

van den Top Hendrik Jan|3771 PC Barneveld, NL

breeder code secret ambition

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 0
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2008

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