H. ‘My Cup of Tea’
Hosta ‘My Cup of Tea’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'My Cup of Tea' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between *H. 'Sea Prize'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Maekawa'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its deep greenish-yellow leaf centers with creamy white, heavily rippled margins, combined with a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides and a moderately cupped, lightly twisted form.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright mound reaching approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its thick, leathery leaves provide good substance and durability. The blue-green and white variegation pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials; its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be needed in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Leaf | deep greenish yellow with .25 to .75in (0.6 to 1.9cm) wide, creamy white, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted and lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 21–25 in (53.3–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unusual deep greenish-yellow, cupped, glaucous leaves; heavily rippled margins; thick, leathery, heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘My Cup of Tea’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Herbal Tea’ (sport)
- H. ‘Monty Python’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):
- H. ‘Citation’ (1980)
- H. ‘Jujen’ (2002)
- H. ‘Frozen Margarita’ (2003)
- H. ‘I’m So Pretty’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aliyah's Grace’ (2004)
- H. ‘Mint Julep’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3946