H. ‘Wooden Nickel’
Hosta ‘Wooden Nickel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Wooden Nickel' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Abiqua Recluse' that produces a large, upright clump of blue-green leaves with wide, greenish-yellow margins. The foliage is distinguished by a cordate base, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 46 inches (117 cm) and a height of 21 inches (53 cm), with scapes rising 32 to 36 inches (81 to 91 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its fast growth rate makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. The large leaf size and upright habit allow it to pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; it is not suited for containers due to its size.
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 recommended for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32–36 in (81.3–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Abiqua Recluse' — H. ‘Abiqua Recluse’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6181