H. ‘Green Aspen’
Hosta ‘Green Aspen’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Owens.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | C. Owens |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by C. Owens, *Hosta* 'Green Aspen' is a selfed seedling of *H.* 'Aspen Gold', producing a medium-sized variegated cultivar. Its leaves are distinguished by dark green margins surrounding a lighter center, with a glossy upper surface and broadly cordate base.
In the Garden
'Green Aspen' reaches a mature diameter of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its medium size pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and it can be grown in containers with adequate drainage. The plant produces a scape 15 inches (38.1 cm) high, bearing typical hosta flowers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2307