H. ‘Ellie Marie’

Overview

Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Ellie Marie' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Blue Moon' as its pod parent. The plant is visually distinctive for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with golden yellow flat margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, producing golden yellow flowers in spring and pale interior leaves in autumn.

In the Garden

'Ellie Marie' forms a mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its blue-green foliage with gold margins makes it suitable for border edges, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds. The medium size allows pairing with ferns, heucheras, or smaller perennials, though it is not suited for containers due to its spread.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.