H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’
Hosta ‘Chartreuse Wedge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by P. Aden, this large hosta cultivar results from a cross between H. 'Green Wedge' (pod parent) and H. 'Green Piecrust' (pollen parent). It is visually distinguished by its green leaves with chartreuse margins, a color combination that gives the plant its name.
In the Garden
'Hosta Chartreuse Wedge' forms a substantial clump reaching approximately 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, making it suitable as a specimen or for the middle to back of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large, broadly ovate leaves, each up to 16 inches (40.6 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide with 12 vein pairs, provide strong textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Green Wedge' — H. ‘Green Wedge’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Green Piecrust' — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Chartreuse Wedge’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Green Sheen’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Isle Royal’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘True Blue’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Golden Wheels’ (1976)
- H. ‘Honey’ (1977)
- H. ‘City Lights’ (1978)
- H. ‘Midas Touch’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #995. How we check this data.