H. ‘Academy Blushing Chartreuse’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Chartreuse' registered in 2009, 'Academy Blushing Chartreuse' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by medium green leaves with broad, flat, golden yellow margins. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, lightly cupped and lightly corrugated, with slightly shiny surfaces above and below.

In the Garden

Reaching approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height, this compact hosta is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, typical of most hostas. Its moderate growth rate and small stature make it an effective edging plant or groundcover in shaded woodland settings.

Care Notes

Provide regular water during dry periods and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While noted for reasonable slug resistance, standard hosta pest management practices should still be observed in typical hosta-growing zones.