H. ‘Harriette Ward’
Hosta ‘Harriette Ward’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'High Noon', 'Harriette Ward' is a large cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow, heavily rippled margins. The foliage is slightly shiny on the upper surface and dull beneath, with cordate leaf bases and 17 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) in height and 55 inches (139.7 cm) in diameter at maturity, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, where the gold margins remain most vivid. The substantial leaf size and bold variegation make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders with ferns and astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | golden yellow heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 25–32 in (63.5–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'High Noon' — H. ‘High Noon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Academy Galadriel’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2454