H. ‘Ellerbroek’
Hosta ‘Ellerbroek’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by N. Hylander.
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Originator | N. Hylander |
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1996 by originator N. Hylander and registrant P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Ellerbroek' is a medium-sized cultivar selected from *H. fortunei* 'Aureomarginata'. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with a 1.3 cm wide, yellow, slightly rippled margin, and a rounded leaf base.
In the Garden
'H Ellerbroek' forms a mound-like clump reaching 38.1 cm in height and 86.4 cm in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden settings, though it is not typically recommended for container culture due to its mature spread.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.63 in (14.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–38 in (61.0–96.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Select form of H. 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' — H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1599