H. ‘Camelot’
Hosta ‘Camelot’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith & BHHS.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Smith & BHHS |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by E. Smith and the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, 'Camelot' is a medium-sized hosta derived from the *H.* Tardiana Group. Its most distinctive feature is the blue-green foliage with prominent, slightly undulating margins, borne on a compact mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, rounded clump reaching approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf coloration is most pronounced. The moderate size makes it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen in a woodland garden; it pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and appropriate control measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. Tardiana Group
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #884