H. ‘Wilson’
Hosta ‘Wilson’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Wilson' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from *H. 'Christmas Tree Gala'* as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its medium blue-green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins and a slightly rippled edge, combined with a fast growth rate and good leaf substance.
In the Garden
'Hosta' Wilson forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. It is best suited to partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, where its variegated foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its small size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture.
Care Notes
Plant in well-drained, organically rich soil and water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through physical barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 11–14 in (27.9–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good substance, fast grower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Christmas Tree Gala' — H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6146