H. ‘County Park’
Hosta ‘County Park’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. Hutchins.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | G. Hutchins |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by G. Hutchins, Hosta 'County Park' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. Its leaves feature green margins surrounding a lighter center, with 8 to 12 pairs of veins on each 6-inch-long, 5-inch-wide leaf.
In the Garden
'County Park' forms a compact clump 8 inches high and 16 inches in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a shaded border or under deciduous trees. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegation remains most distinct. Pair with ferns or small woodland perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella for textural contrast.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may feed on the foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1224. How we check this data.