H. ‘Cadillac’
Hosta ‘Cadillac’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, *Hosta* 'Cadillac' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its golden yellow leaves with flat, medium green margins, a color pattern that remains consistent throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
'Cadillac' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its compact size. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Cadillac' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf | golden yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, medium green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Cadillac’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Prestige and Promise’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #872