H. ‘Bells of Edinborough’
Hosta ‘Bells of Edinborough’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, Hosta 'Bells of Edinborough' is a small variegated cultivar derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Rim Rock'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaf margins with a satiny upper surface sheen, rounded leaf bases, and seven pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches approximately 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and is suited to partial to full shade, typical of the genus. Its small size and tidy habit make it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. It pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | satiny sheen on top |
| Flower scape height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Rim Rock' — H. ‘Rim Rock’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Bells of Edinborough’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Turtle Dove’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #445. How we check this data.