H. ‘Chado’
Hosta ‘Chado’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Chado' is a small-sized hybrid derived from *H. 'Iron Gate Supreme'* as the seed parent and *H. pycnophylla* as the pollen parent. Its leaves are green with creamy white margins, but the white variegation is frequently unstable, producing irregular streaks of creamy white across the leaf blade.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature size typical of small hostas, with leaves approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the variegation remains most stable; full sun may scorch the white margins and intensify streaking. Suitable companions include small ferns, heucheras, and other miniature hostas in rock gardens or the front of a shaded border. Its compact habit also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, particularly the tender white margins, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaked pycnophylla hybrid |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Iron Gate Supreme' — H. ‘Iron Gate Supreme’
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Flame Tiara’ (2004)
- H. ‘Hideko Tajima’ (2004)
- H. ‘Holy Grail’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #968