H. ‘Sheriff of Nottingham’
Hosta ‘Sheriff of Nottingham’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis & Q&Z Nursery.
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Originator | M. Zilis & Q&Z Nursery |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 by M. Zilis and Q&Z Nursery, this medium-sized cultivar is a sport of Hosta 'Robin Hood'. It is distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins, which exhibit a slightly rippled edge and a lightly cupped form; the leaf surface is slightly shiny above and dull beneath.
In the Garden
'Sheriff of Nottingham' forms an upright clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for the middle of a border or as a specimen in a shaded rock garden. Companion plants could include ferns, Heuchera, or 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. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, the heavy substance of the gold margins may offer slightly more resistance to slug damage than thinner-leaved cultivars.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow to yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes more yellow |
| Notable characteristics | gold with heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Robin Hood' — H. ‘Robin Hood’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Caravan’ (2012)
- H. ‘Chickenhearted’ (2012)
- H. ‘Sunday Morning’ (2012)
- H. ‘Tropic Thunder’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5100. How we check this data.