H. ‘Fair Maiden’

Hosta ‘Fair Maiden’ is a registered cultivar (1993) , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..

Year registered	1993
Originator	Walters Gardens, Inc.
Registrant	C. Falstad
Section class	III-8(5b-4b) (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1993 by Walters Gardens, Inc. (registrant C. Falstad), *Hosta* 'Fair Maiden' is a medium-sized sport of *H.* 'Amber Maiden'. The cultivar is distinguished by medium green leaves with a narrow, smooth margin that transitions from creamy yellow to white as the season progresses.

In the Garden

'Fair Maiden' forms a compact, rounded clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter. Individual leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with 10 to 11 pairs of veins and a rounded base; both leaf surfaces are dull. The green scape rises to 16 inches (40.6 cm). This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate size suits the middle of a border or a shaded container.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Fair Maiden' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.

Size and leaf

Clump height	14 in (35.6 cm)
Clump width	18 in (45.7 cm)
Leaf length	6 in (15.2 cm)
Leaf width	5 in (12.7 cm)
Vein pairs	11
Leaf	medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy yellow turning white, smooth margins; dull on top; dull underneath
Flower scape height	16 in (40.6 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Amber Maiden' — H. ‘Amber Maiden’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Fair Maiden’ as a parent:

H. ‘Dixie Pixie’ (sport)

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-8(5b-4b), medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1706