H. ‘Sweet William’
Hosta ‘Sweet William’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, this large hosta cultivar originated as a seedling of Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, blue-green leaves with white margins that exhibit unstable and variable creamy white streaking, combined with a slightly rippled leaf texture and glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Sweet William' forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its large, textured foliage. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for use in the middle to back of shaded borders.
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 this cultivar's large leaves may be attractive to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 32–38 in (81.3–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large wavy leaves that are individually streaked |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
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. ‘Biggie's Breeder’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blues in the Night’ (2004)
- H. ‘Compass Point’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5585. How we check this data.