H. ‘Academy Dimholt’
Hosta ‘Academy Dimholt’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Academy Dimholt' is a medium-sized variegated hosta of unknown pollen parentage, derived from a selfed seedling of H. 'Ginko Craig'. Its visual distinction lies in broadly ovate, dull-surfaced leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a lightly corrugated, moderately flat blade.
In the Garden
'Academy Dimholt' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its medium stature and muted leaf surface make it a useful textural contrast alongside finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. The short scapes (19–22 inches; 48.3–55.9 cm) bear conical flowers that sit low within the foliage, lending a compact appearance.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during active growth and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 19–22 in (48.3–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dull-leafed, medium sized, mound-like green hosta with conical flowers on short scapes |
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 #95. How we check this data.