H. ‘Fred Wilson’
Hosta ‘Fred Wilson’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 as a sport of Hosta 'Sea Sapphire', 'Fred Wilson' is a large, upright-growing cultivar distinguished by its broadly ovate, blue-green leaves with wide, variable greenish-yellow margins that often exhibit lighter green streaking. The leaf blades are moderately cupped, lightly twisted, and moderately corrugated, with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Fred Wilson' forms an upright clump reaching approximately 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter, with individual leaves measuring 11 inches (27.9 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. Its upright habit and substantial foliage make it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. The blue-green center and gold margin provide contrast when paired with green-leaved or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Fred Wilson' is susceptible to slug damage and may require management in moist conditions; deer browsing is also a potential concern in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with 2.5in (6.4cm) wide, variable greenish yellow with lighter green streeking, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin changes to yellow |
| Notable characteristics | striking upright leaves on an upright clump |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sea Sapphire' — H. ‘Sea Sapphire’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Twilight’ (1997)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Lime Smoothie’ (2008)
- H. ‘Strawberry Surprise’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1929. How we check this data.