H. ‘Doubled Up’
Hosta ‘Doubled Up’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, 'Doubled Up' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar originating as a sport of an unnamed parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, very shiny leaves with light green margins and a compact, mound-like habit that is more condensed than the species.
In the Garden
'Doubled Up' forms a dense mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) wide, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size and glossy foliage also suit container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glossy leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be needed in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | more compact than species, leaves smaller, more substance, scapes shorter, flowers wider, very fragrant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1496