H. ‘Hutch’
Hosta ‘Hutch’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, *Hosta* 'Hutch' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between a *Hosta* 'Wolcott' seedling (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Piedmont Gold' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive features are the very shiny, light green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a cordate base, combined with a semi-upright growth habit.
In the Garden
'Hutch' reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in shaded or partially shaded beds. Its moderate growth rate and semi-upright foliage allow it to pair well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's pale green scapes, 24 to 25 inches (61.0 to 63.5 cm) tall, carry flowers in midsummer.
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 hostas, 'Hutch' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures are advised in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–25 in (61.0–63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Wolcott' seedling — H. ‘Wolcott’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Piedmont Gold' — H. ‘Piedmont Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2676