H. ‘Alvatine Taylor’
Hosta ‘Alvatine Taylor’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Fairway Enterprises.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Fairway Enterprises |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by Fairway Enterprises, 'Alvatine Taylor' is a large sport distinguished by its blue-green leaves with pale chartreuse margins. The foliage is broadly ovate, measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with 8 to 9 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 30 inches (76.2 cm) in both height and diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, blue-green leaves with contrasting margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials that complement its cool coloration. The scape reaches 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas, particularly in shaded, moist garden areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lady in Waiting' — H. ‘Lady in Waiting’
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘Alvatine Taylor’ as a parent: 1 sport.
Sports of H. ‘Alvatine Taylor’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Doubloons’ (2003)
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 (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Twilight’ (1997)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Rays of Sunshine’ (1990)
- H. ‘Goldbrook’ (1989)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #210. How we check this data.