H. ‘Mister Watson’
Hosta ‘Mister Watson’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'King Tut' registered in 1999, 'Mister Watson' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf blade is slightly shiny on the upper surface and dull beneath, with a flat base and ten pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Mister Watson' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for gold-margined hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or woodland groundcovers. Its small stature makes it suitable for troughs, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Mister Watson' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly on the tender new foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'King Tut' — H. ‘King Tut’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3823