H. ‘Knight’s Journey’
Hosta ‘Knight’s Journey’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Chivalry', 'Knight's Journey' is a small, mound-forming cultivar valued for its strong color contrast between a dark blue-green leaf center and a creamy white margin. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, slightly rippled along the edges, and bear six to seven pairs of veins; the margin is approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Knight's Journey' reaches a mature diameter of 20 inches (50.8 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green center remains most intense, and is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers given its small stature. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, *Heuchera*, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through routine monitoring or barriers.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark blue green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–25 in (61.0–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small broad leaf; wavy edge; strong contras of dark center and creamy white edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Chivalry' — H. ‘Chivalry’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3091