H. ‘Broad Avenue Beauty’
Hosta ‘Broad Avenue Beauty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 from open-pollinated seedlings, *Hosta* 'Broad Avenue Beauty' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with yellowish gold margins and slightly rippled edges. The plant forms a low, compact mound 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide and bearing 4 to 6 vein pairs. It is notable for its continuous production of flower scapes and its reported resistance to disease, insects, and road salt.
In the Garden
'Broad Avenue Beauty' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. The moderate growth rate and low, spreading mound allow it to serve as an edging plant or groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its narrow foliage and restrained habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the cultivar is noted for disease and insect resistance, standard slug and deer deterrents may still be advisable in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellowish green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–28 in (61.0–71.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | fall greenish yellow |
| Notable characteristics | continuous production of flower scapes, long lance leaf, disease and insect resistant, low growing, road salt resistant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #812