H. ‘Natalie’
Hosta ‘Natalie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of an unnamed parent, *Hosta* 'Natalie' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. The broadly ovate, slightly rippled foliage measures 9 inches long and 5.5 inches wide, with 12 vein pairs and a dull surface on both sides.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), 'Natalie' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump suitable for partially shaded borders, woodland gardens, or foundation plantings. Its blue-green leaves with white margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The medium size makes it appropriate for mixed beds or as a specimen in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Natalie' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | creamy white with 1 to 2.3in (2.5 to 5.8cm) wide, medium blue-green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Seasonal colour change | center changes to greenish white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3981