H. ‘Ohh! Charlotte!’

Hosta 'Ohh! Charlotte!'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Ohh! Charlotte!’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2012
Section classII-3 (Large)

Overview

Registered in 2012 from unknown parentage, 'Ohh! Charlotte!' is a large hosta distinguished by its blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with green margins, heavy corrugation, and wavy edges. The foliage reaches 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) in length and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in width, with 15 to 16 vein pairs, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright to mounding clump 26 inches (66.0 cm) tall and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs well in partial to full shade typical of hosta-growing zones and is noted for sun-fast foliage, making it more tolerant of brighter conditions than many blue-green cultivars. Its substantial size suits it for mid-border or as a specimen in woodland gardens; it pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, though the thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance.

Size and leaf

Clump height26 in (66 cm)
Clump width42 in (106.7 cm)
Leaf length10.5 in (26.7 cm)
Leaf width9 in (22.9 cm)
Vein pairs16
Leafdull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; wavy, moderately corrugated
Flower scape height22–30 in (55.9–76.2 cm)
Seasonal colour changeLutescent - changes to golden yellow later in the season
Notable characteristicssun fast, abundant bloom scapes and flowers

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4102