H. ‘Champaign Taste’
Hosta ‘Champaign Taste’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by O. Petryszyn & R. & B. Schroeder.
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | O. Petryszyn & R. & B. Schroeder |
| Section class | II-4a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 by O. Petryszyn and R. & B. Schroeder, 'Champaign Taste' is a large hosta notable for its vivid lime-green leaves with pure white margins and a white flame tip. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, moderately cupped, and intensely corrugated, often displaying some darker green interior variegation.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large, textured leaves make it a suitable specimen for mid-border or woodland garden positions. The green scapes rise 13 to 14 inches (33.0 to 35.6 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Champaign Taste' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .125 to 1in (0.3 to 2.5cm) wide, white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped, intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 13–14 in (33.0–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | vivid lime green color, pure white edge, cupped and very corrugated, white flame tip, some darker green interior variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4a, large size):
- H. ‘Karen's Delight’ (2014)
- H. ‘Joshua's Banner’ (2009)
- H. ‘Eagle Creek Woods’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mountain Dew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Rosedale Golden Dipper’ (1999)
- H. ‘Evening Magic’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #977