H. ‘Arlene Mae Savory’
Hosta ‘Arlene Mae Savory’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of Hosta 'Serendipity', 'Arlene Mae Savory' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its reverse-variegated foliage: a pure white leaf center framed by a flat, medium blue-green margin of approximately 0.4 inches (1.0 cm) in width. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, lightly cupped and folded, with a dull surface above and below, and exhibit very good contrast between the white center and blue-green edge due to heavy substance.
In the Garden
'Arlene Mae Savory' reaches a mature height of 8 inches (20.3 cm) with a spread of 15 inches (38.1 cm), forming a compact, mound-like clump at a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials in rock gardens, troughs, or the front of borders. Its small stature also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While heavy substance offers some resistance, slug and deer damage may still occur and should be monitored.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | pure white with .4in (1.0cm) wide, medium blue-green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped; lightly folded; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–15 in (30.5–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very good contrast between blue-green edge and white center, heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Serendipity' — H. ‘Serendipity’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #322. How we check this data.