H. ‘Breeder's Choice’
Hosta ‘Breeder's Choice’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by K. Vaughn, this medium-sized hosta is a cross between H. 'Vaughn 73-2' (seed parent) and H. 'Frances Williams' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with mottled creamy yellow margins, a trait inherited from its pollen parent.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, 'Breeder's Choice' forms a compact, rounded clump suitable for the middle of a border or as a specimen in a shaded bed. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the creamy yellow margins remain bright without scorching. Companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, and other medium hostas with contrasting leaf shapes or solid green foliage. Its moderate size makes it appropriate for small gardens or containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor for these pests in moist, shaded conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 25–30 in (63.5–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Vaughn 73-2'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Green Marmalade’ (1987)
- H. ‘Fragrant Flame’ (1988)
- H. ‘Royal Accolade’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #784. How we check this data.