H. ‘Antioch’
Hosta ‘Antioch’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Cy. Tompkins.
| Year registered | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Cy. Tompkins |
| Registrant | P. Ruh & P. Hofer |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1979 by Cy. Tompkins, with registration by P. Ruh and P. Hofer, Hosta 'Antioch' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with light green-yellow margins. The leaf blades reach 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in width, with seven pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Holy Antioch' forms a clump 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its medium stature pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The gold-margined foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved hostas or broad-leaved woodland plants.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Antioch’ as a parent:
- H. ‘All Star’ (sport)
- H. ‘High Five’ (sport)
- H. ‘Jessica Lynn’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Jack of Diamonds’ (1985)
- H. ‘Fleeta Brownell Woodroffe’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #290. How we check this data.