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[[File: | [[File:sir-richard-hosta-paradise.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Hosta 'Sir Richard' / [https://www.hostaparadise.com/sir-richard/6568/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta Sir Richard.]]] | ||
<p id="byline">By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-13. Revised by {{#realname:{{REVISIONUSER}}}}, {{REVISIONYEAR}}-{{REVISIONMONTH}}-{{REVISIONDAY2}}.</p><div class="no-img"> | <p id="byline">By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-13. Revised by {{#realname:{{REVISIONUSER}}}}, {{REVISIONYEAR}}-{{REVISIONMONTH}}-{{REVISIONDAY2}}.</p><div class="no-img"> | ||
Introduced in 2002, the hosta cultivar 'Sir RIchard' was hybridized by Jim Schwartz. Named after Robin Hood's friend, Sir Richard at the Lea, who first figures in the [Gest of Robyn Hode], it is one of a series of cultivars with names inspired by the address of his business: 11676 [[Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque)]], Iowa.<ref>[http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/c/321/#b Dave's Garden: The Scoop on 'Jims' Hostas'] and [https://www.manta.com/c/mm7h44h/schwarz-greenhouse Manta: Schwartz Greenhouse.]</ref> For 'Robin Hood' ''et al.'', see 'Also see' section below. 'Sir Richard' is a medium-sized hosta which likes half or full shade.<ref>[https://www.hostaparadise.com/sir-richard/6568/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta 'Sir Richard'.]</ref> It can reach a height of ''c.'' 70 cm and a diameter of 60-90 cm.<ref>[http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/72420/ Dave's Garden: Hosta 'Sir RIchard'.]</ref> Its slightly rippled leaves are medium green with creamy white streaks. | Introduced in 2002, the hosta cultivar 'Sir RIchard' was hybridized by Jim Schwartz. Named after Robin Hood's friend, Sir Richard at the Lea, who first figures in the [Gest of Robyn Hode], it is one of a series of cultivars with names inspired by the address of his business: 11676 [[Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque)]], Iowa.<ref>[http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/c/321/#b Dave's Garden: The Scoop on 'Jims' Hostas'] and [https://www.manta.com/c/mm7h44h/schwarz-greenhouse Manta: Schwartz Greenhouse.]</ref> For 'Robin Hood' ''et al.'', see 'Also see' section below. 'Sir Richard' is a medium-sized hosta which likes half or full shade.<ref>[https://www.hostaparadise.com/sir-richard/6568/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta 'Sir Richard'.]</ref> It can reach a height of ''c.'' 70 cm and a diameter of 60-90 cm.<ref>[http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/72420/ Dave's Garden: Hosta 'Sir RIchard'.]</ref> Its slightly rippled leaves are medium green with creamy white streaks. | ||
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=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
* [http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/72420/ Dave's Garden: Hosta | * [http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/72420/ Dave's Garden: Hosta Sir RIchard] | ||
* [http://plantsgalore.com/hostas/cultivars/F/Hosta_Friar_Tuck.htm The Hosta Helper: | * [http://plantsgalore.com/hostas/cultivars/F/Hosta_Friar_Tuck.htm The Hosta Helper: Hosta Sir Richard] | ||
* [https://www.hostaparadise.com/sir-richard/6568/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta | * [https://www.hostaparadise.com/sir-richard/6568/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta Sir Richard] | ||
* [http://www.uniquelyhostas.com/product/sir-richard/ Uniquely Hostas: Sir Richard.] | * [http://www.uniquelyhostas.com/product/sir-richard/ Uniquely Hostas: Sir Richard.] | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 13 September 2017
| Plant name | |
|---|---|
| Folk name | Hosta 'Friar Tuck' |
| Binomial name | Hosta ? |
| Variety | Sir Richard |
| First recorded | 2002 |
| Used where | USA, Europe and perhaps Far East |
Hosta 'Sir Richard' / Hosta Paradise: Hosta Sir Richard.
By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-13. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-13.
Introduced in 2002, the hosta cultivar 'Sir RIchard' was hybridized by Jim Schwartz. Named after Robin Hood's friend, Sir Richard at the Lea, who first figures in the [Gest of Robyn Hode], it is one of a series of cultivars with names inspired by the address of his business: 11676 Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque), Iowa.[1] For 'Robin Hood' et al., see 'Also see' section below. 'Sir Richard' is a medium-sized hosta which likes half or full shade.[2] It can reach a height of c. 70 cm and a diameter of 60-90 cm.[3] Its slightly rippled leaves are medium green with creamy white streaks.
I have not been able to establish from which of the 24 accepted species the 'Sir Richard' variety was bred, but perhaps this is a moot point since the species are easily interbred.[4] See the entry on Hosta Robin Hood for information on hostas in general.
Sources
- Dave's Garden: Hosta Sir RIchard
- The Hosta Helper: Hosta Sir Richard
- Hosta Paradise: Hosta Sir Richard
- Uniquely Hostas: Sir Richard.
Photos
- Hosta Library: Sir RIchard. Three photos.
Background
- Dave's Garden: The Scoop on 'Jims' Hostas'
- Facebook: Jim's Hostas
- Manta: Schwartz Greenhouse
- Wikipedia: Hosta.
Also see
- Hosta Friar Tuck
- Hosta Little John
- Hosta Maid Marian
- Hosta Merry Men
- Hosta Robin Hood
- Hosta Robin of Loxley
- Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque).
Notes