H. ‘Alice Gladden’
Hosta ‘Alice Gladden’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, this large hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between H. 'White Vision' and H. montana macrophylla. It is visually distinguished by its broad green leaves with flat yellow-gold margins and a cordate leaf base, forming a substantial mound.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 39 inches (99.1 cm) and height of 19 inches (48.3 cm), 'Alice Gladden' forms a dense, mound-like clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | yellow gold flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 23–26 in (58.4–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'White Vision' — H. ‘White Vision’
- Pollen parent: H. montana macrophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Bright Eagle’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dawn's Early Light’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Contender’ (1998)
- H. ‘Stardust’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #178. How we check this data.