H. ‘Magna Carta’
Hosta ‘Magna Carta’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Bennerup & A. Malloy.
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Originator | P. Bennerup & A. Malloy |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 by P. Bennerup and A. Malloy, 'Magna Carta' is a small-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Sheila Macqueen' distinguished by its bold white leaf centers framed by dark green margins with greenish-yellow inner streaks. The broadly ovate, slightly shiny leaves have a flat profile and cordate base, reaching 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) in length and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in width.
In the Garden
'Magna Carta' forms a compact, mound-like clump 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the white leaf centers remain most stable and do not scorch. Its small stature makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, and it pairs well with fine-textured ferns or small sedges. White scapes rising 12 to 13 inches (30.5 to 33.0 cm) bear flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many variegated hostas, 'Magna Carta' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage on the tender white leaf centers.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf | white with .75in (1.9cm) wide, dark green with greenish yellow inner streaks, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–13 in (30.5–33.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bold medium white center with variegated edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sheila Macqueen' — H. ‘Sheila Macqueen’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3598