H. ‘Charlie’
Hosta ‘Charlie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Paul's Glory', 'Charlie' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with dark green, flat margins. The broadly ovate foliage is moderately corrugated, slightly shiny above with a glaucous bloom beneath, and features six vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Charlie' forms a mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, applying fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Charlie' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | larger than parent, wider margin, produces streaked seedlings |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Paul's Glory'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘American Gothic’ (2008)
- H. ‘Goldbrook Glimmer’ (2009)
- H. ‘The Devil's Edge’ (2009)
- H. ‘Color Revolt’ (2010)
- H. ‘Graceland’ (2006)
- H. ‘Academy Kakistocracy’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #988