H. ‘Canterbury Tales’
Hosta ‘Canterbury Tales’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of Hosta 'Chivalry', 'Canterbury Tales' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its dark blue-green leaves with unstable streaks of creamy white along slightly rippled margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, bear 6 to 7 vein pairs and exhibit a slight shine on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This mound-forming hosta reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging along pathways. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color remains truest, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials. Its compact size also makes it an appropriate choice for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Canterbury Tales' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark blue geen with unstable streaks of creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–25 in (61.0–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small dark with streaked of creamy white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Chivalry' — H. ‘Chivalry’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Cathedral’ (2002)
- H. ‘Chutzpah’ (2002)
- H. ‘Hiawatha’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #903. How we check this data.