H. ‘Austin Dickinson’
Hosta ‘Austin Dickinson’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1992, Hosta 'Austin Dickinson' is a medium-sized hybrid derived from a cross between H. 'Resonance' (pod parent) and H. plantaginea (pollen parent). The cultivar is visually distinguished by its medium green, cordate leaves with a broad, pure white margin approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, and its relatively large, slightly shiny leaf blades.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a clump 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall, with individual leaves reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its white-margined foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. The light green scapes rise to 29 inches (73.7 cm) and bear lavender flowers, typical of its H. plantaginea parentage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Resonance' — H. ‘Resonance’
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sugar and Cream’ (1984)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #351. How we check this data.