H. ‘Arkansas Lad’
Hosta ‘Arkansas Lad’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Arkansas Lad' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage (pollen parent unrecorded) derived from Hosta 'Breeder's Choice'. It is visually distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a non-fading white margin, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom beneath, which together produce a muted, two-toned effect.
In the Garden
'Arkansas Lad' forms a mound-like clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in height and 72 inches (182.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its large, ovate leaves with cordate bases and slightly rippled white margins make it a substantial specimen for the middle to back of a shaded border. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, astilbes, and shade-tolerant groundcovers.
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 damage the foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or controls as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | non-fading white edge and leaf color, various shades of green/grey in leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Breeder's Choice'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Good Night Irene’ (2005)
- H. ‘Silver Chalice’ (2005)
- H. ‘Tomo Yuki’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cory's Beauty’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #321. How we check this data.