H. ‘Alex’
Hosta ‘Alex’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, Hosta 'Alex' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Dorothy Benedict' and H. 'Elatior'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with narrow, flat gold margins and its ability to retain good color well into October.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover under deciduous trees. The gold-margined foliage pairs well with dark-leaved heucheras or ferns.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as the foliage is palatable to both.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 24–40 in (61.0–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | color, looks good well into October |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elatior' — H. ‘Elatior’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Academy Glowing Embers’ (2008)
- H. ‘Roberta’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #173. How we check this data.