H. ‘Albert Lea’
Hosta ‘Albert Lea’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Albert Lea' is a sport of Hosta 'Maple Leaf' that produces a giant, upright clump of blue-green foliage. The leaves are notably large, reaching 12.3 inches (31.2 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with slightly rippled margins, a cordate base, and a dull surface on both sides. The scape is blue-green and reaches 34 inches (86.4 cm) in height.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 35 inches (88.9 cm) and height of 27 inches (68.6 cm), 'Albert Lea' is best sited in partial to full shade, where its blue-green leaves maintain their color. Its moderate growth rate and upright habit make it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen plant in woodland gardens. Pair with ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its broad, blue-green leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed. This cultivar is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.3 in (31.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Maple Leaf' — H. ‘Maple Leaf’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Academy Blue Titan’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #171. How we check this data.