H. ‘Counter Point’
Hosta ‘Counter Point’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by P. Aden, Hosta 'Counter Point' is a medium-sized sport of Hosta 'Francee' distinguished by its blue-green leaves with chartreuse-streaked white margins. The leaf blade, averaging 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, displays six pairs of veins and a subtle streaking of chartreuse, blue-green, and yellow-white along the margin.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its blue-green foliage with pale margins pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height, though flower characteristics are not recorded in the registry.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the tender new foliage.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Francee' — H. ‘Francee’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Sugar and Cream’ (1984)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1215. How we check this data.