H. ‘Teatime’
Hosta ‘Teatime’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'English Sunrise' registered in 2006, 'Teatime' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins. The ovate, lightly wavy foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces early in the season, with dark green centers and flat, 0.5-inch-wide margins.
In the Garden
'Teatime' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed perennial beds. Its medium size and slow growth make it appropriate for smaller garden spaces or container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Teatime' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ control measures if necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, golden yellow, flat margins; glaucous bloom early on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Seasonal colour change | center bluish early |
| Notable characteristics | green centered sport of H. 'English Sunrise' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'English Sunrise' — H. ‘English Sunrise’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5635