H. ‘Sheriff of Nottingham’

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.