H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Hosta ‘Dorothy Benedict’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by R. Benedict, this medium-sized hosta is distinguished by its blue-green leaves irregularly streaked and mottled with gold, creating a variegated pattern that extends to the leaf margins. The foliage is notable for its cordate leaf base and smooth margins, with leaves measuring 6 inches (15.2 cm) both in length and width and bearing 10 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'H Dorothy Benedict' forms a compact clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the middle to front of shaded borders or woodland gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold variegation remains stable without scorching. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and other medium-sized hostas with contrasting leaf colors.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge; typical hosta-growing zones apply. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | blue green streaked and mottled with gold smooth margins |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Dorothy Benedict’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Alex’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Celestial’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Alice Blue Gown’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘All This and Heaven Too’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Alligator Shoes’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Amber Waves of Grain’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘American Beauty’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Anna Boynton’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Benedict Arnold’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Pin Stripe’ (1983)
- H. ‘Renaissance’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1481