H. ‘Ducet’
Hosta ‘Ducet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Ducet' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Electrum Stater' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, green leaves with flat golden yellow margins, good substance, and compact habit.
In the Garden
'Ducet' reaches a mature spread of approximately 17 inches (43.2 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), with a moderate growth rate. Its small size and rounded leaf form make it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant groundcovers, and is an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer conditions, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through routine garden practices.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | slowly goes to green in late summer |
| Notable characteristics | small round golden yellow leaf with good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Electrum Stater' — H. ‘Electrum Stater’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1530