H. ‘Dave’
Hosta ‘Dave’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Golden Delight', 'Dave' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow chartreuse margins. The broadly ovate, cordate-based leaves exhibit a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with lightly rippled, slightly corrugated margins and twelve vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Dave' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its unique leaf coloration remains most pronounced. Its small stature makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as foliage is susceptible to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | golden yellow chartreuse, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unique leaf coloration |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Golden Delight' — H. ‘Golden Delight’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5a, small size):
- H. ‘Kerfuffle’ (2011)
- H. ‘Peppermint Cream’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hot Button’ (2005)
- H. ‘Subtlety’ (2003)
- H. ‘Hawkeye Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘Shell Bell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1370