H. ‘Estelle Aden’
Hosta ‘Estelle Aden’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by Paul Aden, this medium-sized hosta is a hybrid of *H.* 'Golden Waffles' and *H.* 'Gold Cup'. It forms a dense, rounded clump of green leaves with distinct gold margins, a color pattern that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Estelle Aden' reaches 24 inches (61 cm) in height and spreads to 30 inches (76 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its medium size and gold-edged foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials that echo its yellow tones. The plant produces scapes up to 26 inches (66 cm) tall, though flower details are not recorded.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; foliage may be browsed by deer and slugs, though the gold margins are not notably more susceptible than other cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Golden Waffles' — H. ‘Golden Waffles’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Gold Cup' — H. ‘Gold Cup’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Estelle Aden’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Halo’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1664