H. ‘Royal Charm’
Hosta ‘Royal Charm’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Royal Tiara', 'Royal Charm' was registered in 2003 and is distinguished by its small, variegated foliage with light green margins and a dull, ovate leaf form. The plant forms a compact, fast-growing mound of leaves measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with moderately wavy edges and rounded bases.
In the Garden
'Royal Charm' is well suited to partial shade, typical for small hostas, and reaches a mature mound-like size of approximately 8–10 inches in height and 12–15 inches in spread. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, edging, or container plantings, where it pairs effectively with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. The light green variegation provides subtle contrast in shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and manage with appropriate barriers or deterrents in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf | dull on top; moderately wavy |
| Notable characteristics | vigorous mound of light green foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Royal Tiara' — H. ‘Royal Tiara’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4856