H. ‘Cathedral’
Hosta ‘Cathedral’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Zager's White Edge', 'Cathedral' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its unstable variegation: green leaves with creamy white margins and variable streaks of creamy white extending into the green center. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above and below, with flat, ovate blades measuring 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, supported by eight vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Cathedral' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Pair with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras to complement its variegated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | green with unstable streaks of creamy white with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; Flat |
| Flower scape height | 28–29 in (71.1–73.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | cream edge with fully streaked green and creamy white center |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Zager's White Edge'
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. ‘Canterbury Tales’ (2002)
- H. ‘Chutzpah’ (2002)
- H. ‘Hiawatha’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #941