H. ‘Chesieres September Frost’
Hosta ‘Chesieres September Frost’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of an unnamed parent, *Hosta* 'Chesieres September Frost' forms a large, mound-like clump distinguished by blue-green leaves with grey streaks and narrow, flat white margins. The foliage is elliptic with cordate bases, dull on the upper surface and bearing a faint glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 31.5 inches (80 cm) in diameter and 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its substantial mound makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. The white margins and grey streaks provide subtle contrast that complements darker foliage plants.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in damp conditions; deer browsing is also a potential concern in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19.5 in (49.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31.5 in (80 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light blue green with grey streaks with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, white, flat margins; dull on top; faint glaucous bloom underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 23.5–31.5 in (59.7–80.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, showy mound; no drawstring; good growth rate |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1017