H. ‘Canadian Shield’
Hosta ‘Canadian Shield’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1993 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Halcyon', 'Canadian Shield' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar distinguished by its green leaf margins and shiny upper surface. The leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with 7 to 9 pairs of veins and a rounded base.
In the Garden
'Canadian Shield' forms a clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, with scapes reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size suits border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage; monitor and control as needed. Deer resistance is moderate; protect in areas with high deer pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | shiny on top |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Halcyon' — H. ‘Halcyon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #889