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.
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. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Gabriel's Wing’ (2016)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5570