H. ‘Fragrant Candelabra’
Hosta ‘Fragrant Candelabra’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by P. Aden, this large cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Fragrant Bouquet'. It forms a dense, mounding clump of blue-green leaves with streaked margins, reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter. The leaves are 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, with ten pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and reaches a mature size of roughly 1.5 feet tall by 2 feet wide. It is suitable for mid-border positions, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and *Astilbe*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Fragrant Bouquet' — H. ‘Fragrant Bouquet’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Fragrant Candelabra’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Shalimar’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Showtime’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Color Accord’ (1982)
- H. ‘Banana Sundae’ (1980)
- H. ‘Love Joy’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1900