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.
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. ‘So Sweet’ (1986)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1215