H. ‘Sentinels’
Hosta ‘Sentinels’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. Williams & C. Williams.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | F. Williams & C. Williams |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by F. Williams and C. Williams, Hosta 'Sentinels' is a small variegated cultivar derived from a cross between H. sieboldii (pod parent) and H. 'Lancifolia' (pollen parent). Its leaves are distinguished by dark green margins surrounding a lighter center, with a glossy upper surface and four pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
'Sentinels' reaches a mature diameter of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), making it suitable for the front of a border or as an edging plant in partial to full shade. Its compact size also suits container cultivation. Companion plants might include small ferns or Heuchera cultivars with contrasting foliage colors.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. sieboldii
- Pollen parent: H. 'Lancifolia'
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘Sentinels’ as a parent: 1 sport.
Sports of H. ‘Sentinels’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Silver Lance’ (1982)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Tall Twister’ (1973)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5040. How we check this data.