H. ‘Clifford's Comet’
Hosta ‘Clifford's Comet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Clifford's Comet' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Loyalist' that produces a compact, fast-growing mound. Its most distinctive feature is the white-speckled green leaf center bordered by a narrow, flat green margin, creating a variegated pattern unusual among small hostas.
In the Garden
This small cultivar reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, forming a dense, rounded mound. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Its compact size pairs effectively with small ferns, heucheras, or miniature epimediums.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in containers. Fertilize lightly in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Clifford's Comet' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf | white speckled green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Loyalist' — H. ‘Loyalist’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1083