H. ‘Allegan Fog’
Hosta ‘Allegan Fog’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 by Paul Ruh, Hosta 'Allegan Fog' is a small-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid pod parent. It is distinguished by its green leaves with white margins, a coloration pattern that is stable and consistent. The plant reaches approximately 18.5 inches (47.0 cm) in diameter and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Allegan Fog' is suitable for shaded or partially shaded borders, rock gardens, or as a specimen in small garden spaces. Its leaves are 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with a greenish-white center and a 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide, green-streaked, slightly rippled margin. The leaf surface is dull on top and slightly shiny underneath, with a tapered base and six vein pairs. The compact size and upright habit make it appropriate for container cultivation or as a foreground plant in mixed hosta displays. Companion plants include other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Like most hostas, 'Allegan Fog' performs best in moist, well-drained soil with consistent watering during dry periods. It is susceptible to slug and deer damage, and standard pest management practices should be applied. Hardiness zones are typical for the genus, and the plant benefits from a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18.5 in (47 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish white with 1in (2.5cm) wide, green streaked, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Fortunei Aurea' — H. ‘Fortunei Aurea’
9 published registry records name Hosta ‘Allegan Fog’ as a parent: 4 sports and 5 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (4), by registration year
- H. ‘London Bridge’ (2006)
- H. ‘London Fog’ (2006)
- H. ‘Roxy Moxy’ (2006)
- H. ‘Wind in the Willows’ (2024)
Seedlings of H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (5), by registration year
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Academy Speckled Caddy Spoons’ (2008)
- H. ‘Academy Speckled Vase’ (2008)
- H. ‘Academy Fickle Fellow’ (2011)
- H. ‘Academy Little Pother’ (2011)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Remember Me’ (2001)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #191. How we check this data.