H. ‘Sir Lancelot’
Hosta ‘Sir Lancelot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Little Tykes', 'Sir Lancelot' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and dark green streaks intermixed with greenish-yellow. The foliage bears a glaucous bloom on the undersides and exhibits moderate cupping with slight twisting.
In the Garden
'Sir Lancelot' reaches approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and spreads to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for most hostas, and is well-suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its diminutive stature makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plantings may include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature woodland perennials that complement its blue-green and cream variegation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so standard protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked with greenish-yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 15–19 in (38.1–48.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | diminutive heavily streaked, glaucous, lance-shaped pod parent, tall scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Little Tykes' — H. ‘Little Tykes’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bob Koffler’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cutie Pie’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5183