H. ‘Diane Gray Dalton’
Hosta ‘Diane Gray Dalton’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek for the American Hosta Society, 'Diane Gray Dalton' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with creamy white and light green streaked, slightly rippled margins, combined with a broadly ovate, moderately corrugated leaf blade.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 39 inches (99.1 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its large, textured leaves make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. Its substantial size and bold foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked creamy white and light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘At the Ritz’ (2009)
- H. ‘Filagree’ (2009)
- H. ‘Julie Wheeler’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1440