H. ‘Caesar’
Hosta ‘Caesar’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Standard' registered in 1999, 'Caesar' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaf margins and streaked medium green and white centers. The leaves measure 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with 7 to 8 vein pairs and a rounded base.
In the Garden
'Caesar' reaches a mature diameter of 26 inches (66.0 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), forming a compact, moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well suited for rock gardens, front-of-border plantings, or container culture due to its small size. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its blue-green and white variegation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Caesar' 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 | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26–29 in (66.0–73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Champagne and Caviar’ (1999)
- H. ‘Confused’ (1999)
- H. ‘Flash Dance’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #873