H. ‘Sweet Chariot’
Hosta ‘Sweet Chariot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Sweet Chariot' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from the pod parent H. 'Pin Stripe Sister'. It is visually distinguished by its large, broadly ovate leaves of medium green with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins, forming a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'Sweet Chariot' reaches a mature spread of 72 inches (183 cm) and a height of 34 inches (86 cm), making it suitable as a bold specimen or a large-scale groundcover in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size precludes container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate deterrence.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 32–34 in (81.3–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, good variegation, color contrast |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Frances Williams’ (1986)
- H. ‘Dino’ (2009)
- H. ‘Gunther's Rim’ (2009)
- H. ‘Eclipse’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5570. How we check this data.