H. ‘Green Beret’
Hosta ‘Green Beret’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Minuteman', 'Green Beret' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, dark green leaves with pointed tips and cordate bases. The foliage is moderately cupped and corrugated, with a slightly shiny upper surface and a very shiny underside, and it bears nine pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
'Green Beret' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Green Beret' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately cupped and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | cupped; shiny green; round with a pointed tip |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Minuteman' — H. ‘Minuteman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2309