H. ‘Doctor Reath’
Hosta ‘Doctor Reath’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Reath.
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Reath |
| Section class | II-6b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 by D. Reath, 'Doctor Reath' is a large, upright hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a mottled surface. The leaves bear a glaucous bloom on the upper surface, contributing to a muted, matte appearance, while the undersides are dull.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 52 inches (132.1 cm) and height of 29 inches (73.7 cm), 'Doctor Reath' functions as a substantial specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its upright habit and large leaves make it suitable for mass plantings or as a focal point in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage; deer are also a potential pest in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | blue green mottled with .5in (1.3cm) wide, blue green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Doctor Reath’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lady Michelle’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6b, large size):
- H. ‘Paradigm’ (1999)
- H. ‘Robin Hood’ (2000)
- H. ‘Russell Lee’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lunar Magic’ (1994)
- H. ‘Piecrust Promise’ (2000)
- H. ‘Regal Providence’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1468