H. ‘Charles’
Hosta ‘Charles’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. Schwarz.
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Originator | J. Schwarz |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 by J. Schwarz as a sport of Hosta 'George W.', 'Charles' is a giant blue-green cultivar distinguished by its intensely corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The plant forms an upright, vase-shaped habit with leaves measuring 14 inches (35.6 cm) long and 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide, bearing 15 vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Charles' reaches a mature diameter of 34 inches (86.4 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), with scapes extending 33 to 35 inches (83.8 to 88.9 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration and corrugated texture are most pronounced. This giant hosta serves as a bold specimen or backdrop in woodland gardens and mixed shade borders, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents are advisable, as the large, textured leaves are attractive to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 33–35 in (83.8–88.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green vased shaped habit with intensely corrugated leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Geroge W.'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Great Lakes Green’ (2014)
- H. ‘Old Smoky’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #987. How we check this data.