H. ‘Champagne and Caviar’
Hosta ‘Champagne and Caviar’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, this small hosta is a sport of *Hosta* 'Tea and Crumpets'. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with creamy white margins and white streaking, a pattern that gives the cultivar its name.
In the Garden
'Hampagne and Caviar' reaches a mature size of 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is well-suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of borders. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked white with .13in (0.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–15 in (30.5–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Tea and Crumpets' — H. ‘Tea and Crumpets’
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. ‘Caesar’ (1999)
- H. ‘Confused’ (1999)
- H. ‘Flash Dance’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #975