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<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> | ||
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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 Jim's 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> where 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 Jim's 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> where 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. | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 18 December 2017
| Plant name | |
|---|---|
| Folk name | Hosta 'Sir Richard' |
| Binomial name | Hosta ? |
| Variety | Sir Richard |
| First recorded | 2002 |
| Used where | USA, Europe and perhaps Far East |
By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-13. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-12-18.
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] where 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 Jim's 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