H. ‘Birchwood Elegance’
Hosta ‘Birchwood Elegance’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Shaw & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Shaw & AHS |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Shaw and the American Hosta Society, 'Birchwood Elegance' is a giant variegated cultivar derived from Hosta sieboldiana as the pod parent and the seedling 'FRW No. 382' as the pollen parent. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of dark green leaves with slight undulations along the margins, a trait that sets it apart from many other large hostas.
In the Garden
'Birchwood Elegance' reaches a mature spread of 77 inches (195.6 cm) in diameter and a height of 33 inches (83.8 cm), making it suitable for use as a specimen plant or as a bold accent in mixed borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The large leaves are susceptible to slug damage, and deer may browse the foliage in areas where these animals are present.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 77 in (195.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15.5 in (39.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 20 |
| Leaf | dark green slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. sieboldiana
- Pollen parent: H. 'FRW No. 382'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Birchwood Elegance’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Mossy Stone’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Big John’ (1986)
- H. ‘Big Sam’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #519. How we check this data.