H. ‘Hazel’
Hosta ‘Hazel’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Stone |
| Registrant | D. Stone & P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by D. Stone and P. Ruh, this small hosta cultivar produces green leaves with canary yellow margins. The leaves measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, with five pairs of veins, forming a compact mound 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Hazel' is suited for partial to full shade, typical of most hostas. Its small size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. The gold-margined foliage provides contrast when paired with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Hazel’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lac de Bretaye’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2470