H. ‘Deborah’
Hosta ‘Deborah’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Deborah' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its dark green leaf centers and creamy white margins of variable width, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm). The broadly ovate leaves with twisted tips and cordate bases are moderately corrugated, with dull surfaces both above and below.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and spreads to 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Deborah' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | dark green center that changes to medium green |
| Notable characteristics | large hosta with dark green center and a 1 inch variable edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1386