H. ‘Green Wedge’
Hosta ‘Green Wedge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. Shaw.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Originator | F. Shaw |
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by F. Shaw and P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Green Wedge' is a large, variegated cultivar distinguished by its deep green leaf margins and elongated, wedge-shaped leaves. The foliage reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in width, with 18 pairs of veins, forming a dense mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial clump 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or groundcover positions in partial to full shade. Its large leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape rises to 48 inches (121.9 cm), bearing pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Flower scape height | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Wedge’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Green Fountain’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Green Sheen’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2356