H. ‘What's Up Doc’
Hosta ‘What's Up Doc’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'What's Up Doc' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from *Hosta* 'Christmas Tree'. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaf centers bordered by narrow, pale yellow margins, a color pattern that remains consistent throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
'What's Up Doc' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suited to partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella* in similar light conditions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small dark green center, pale yellow margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Christmas Tree' — H. ‘Christmas Tree’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Angel from Montgomery’ (2014)
- H. ‘Flash Forward’ (2014)
- H. ‘Gwendlyn’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6076