H. ‘Teacher's Pet’

Overview

Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Teacher's Pet' is a large-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Dorothy Benedict'* (pod parent) and *H. montana* (pollen parent). It is visually distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins and a cordate leaf base.

In the Garden

'Teacher's Pet' forms a moderate-growing mound reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.