H. ‘Sir Richard’
Hosta ‘Sir Richard’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, Hosta 'Sir Richard' is a large cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with Hosta 'Sea Prize' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with creamy white marginal streaks and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Sir Richard' reaches a mature size of approximately 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial, corrugated foliage provides strong textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, glaucous leaves are susceptible to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green with creamy white streaks slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated |
| Notable characteristics | streaked variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sir Richard’ as a parent:
- H. ‘King John’ (sport)
- H. ‘The Queen’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Alice Blue Gown’ (2002)
- H. ‘American Tisch Breeder’ (2002)
- H. ‘Blue Spanish Eyes’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5187. How we check this data.