H. ‘Academy Chetwood’
Hosta ‘Academy Chetwood’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Academy Chetwood' is a medium-sized, upright hosta of unknown pollen parentage, derived from a first-generation seedling of Hosta 'Ginko Craig'. It is visually distinguished by its medium green, broadly ovate leaves with flat, variegated margins, dull upper surfaces, and slightly shiny undersides, combined with purple petioles and striped flowers that emerge just above the foliage.
In the Garden
'Academy Chetwood' reaches a mature diameter of 35 inches (88.9 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with scapes extending 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm). Its moderate growth rate and upright habit suit partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. The plant pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its muted leaf texture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as hostas are susceptible to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dull-leafed, medium sized, upright green hosta with purple petioles and striking striped flowers just above the foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Ginko Craig' — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #90. How we check this data.