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.
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. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1224