H. ‘Sir Richard’

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.