H. ‘William Bedard’
Hosta ‘William Bedard’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, this miniature hosta cultivar was developed from a cross between *H.* 'Let's Streak' and *H. longissima*. Its most distinctive feature is the lance-shaped, dark green foliage with narrow, creamy white margins that undergo a seasonal color change, with the margins shifting from white to cream as the season progresses.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'William Bedard' forms a compact, fast-growing mound reaching approximately 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white margins remain most distinct, and is well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small stature makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where it can be paired with other miniature perennials such as small ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small, wavy leaves may be less appealing to slugs than larger-leaved varieties.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 13–16 in (33.0–40.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | chartreuse with golden yellow margin in spring |
| Notable characteristics | fast growing miniature mound of wavy foliage with seasonal color change |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Let's Streak'
- Pollen parent: H. longissima
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Iced Lemon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cameo’ (2002)
- H. ‘Cookie Crumbs’ (2002)
- H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (2006)
- H. ‘Imp’ (2006)
- H. ‘Baby Booties’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6142