H. ‘Candlewood’
Hosta ‘Candlewood’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by S. Asch.
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | S. Asch |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by S. Asch, *Hosta* 'Candlewood' is a large, fast-growing variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its broadly ovate, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a lightly cupped and corrugated texture, and a notable habit of standing upright in the morning before relaxing into a mound-like form by afternoon.
In the Garden
'Candlewood' reaches a mature spread of 72 inches (182.9 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It thrives in typical hosta-growing conditions of partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial leaf size and upright morning habit provide structural contrast in mixed plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 40–56 in (101.6–142.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright habit in the A.M. changing to mound-like in P.M. Profusion of flowers on 5 feet scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #895