H. ‘Elizabeth Ingolfsrud’
Hosta ‘Elizabeth Ingolfsrud’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Elizabeth Ingolfsrud' is a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Flamboyant' and was introduced by breeder Bob Solberg. This large cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins, deeply impressed veins, and occasional streaking in the leaf tissue.
In the Garden
'Elizabeth Ingolfsrud' forms a mound-like clump reaching 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its large, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases provide substantial textural contrast when paired with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials. The green scapes rise 23 to 24 inches (58.4 to 61.0 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through standard control methods.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25 to 1in (0.6 to 2.5cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 23–24 in (58.4–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | deeply impressed veins and margins with occasional streaking |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Flamboyant' — H. ‘Flamboyant’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Flamboyant' — H. ‘Flamboyant’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1594