H. ‘Benedict Arnold’
Hosta ‘Benedict Arnold’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, Hosta 'Benedict Arnold' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict'. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with wide, greenish-white, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 26 inches (66.0 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium blue green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, greenish white, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #451. How we check this data.