H. ‘Royal Charmer’
Hosta ‘Royal Charmer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
A 2011 sport of *Hosta* 'Royal Standard', 'Royal Charmer' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its clear white leaf margins that harmonize with pure white flowers. The ovate, slightly shiny leaves feature medium green centers with white streaking extending into the blade, creating a variegated effect on a fast-growing, mound-forming plant.
In the Garden
'Royal Charmer' forms a substantial mound 20.7 inches (52.6 cm) tall and 29.5 inches (74.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its fast growth rate and medium size allow it to serve as a groundcover or accent among ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade perennials. The green scapes, reaching 20.4 to 27 inches (51.8 to 68.6 cm), carry the white flowers above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed preventatively.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20.7 in (52.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29.5 in (74.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.6 in (11.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25 to .4in (0.6 to 1.0cm) wide, white streaking into leaf center, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20.4–27 in (51.8–68.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | clear white margin in harmony with pure white flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Royal Standard' — H. ‘Royal Standard’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4857