H. ‘Nobility’
Hosta ‘Nobility’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Hadspen Blue' registered in 2000, 'Nobility' is a small cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The rounded, flat-margined leaves measure 5 inches (12.7 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with 10 to 12 vein pairs, and form a compact mound 9 inches (22.9 cm) high and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Nobility' is suitable for shaded to partially shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones, where its small stature and blue-green foliage with white variegation provide subtle contrast. At maturity, the plant forms a low, dense mound ideal for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its scale and coloration.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While generally low-maintenance, 'Nobility' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | creamy white medium blue-green, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–12 in (20.3–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Hadspen Blue' — H. ‘Hadspen Blue’
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. ‘White Christmas’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4038