H. ‘Frills’
Hosta ‘Frills’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, Hosta 'Frills' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins, heavy veining, and a dull glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Hrills' reaches a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in woodland gardens. Its substantial size and heavy texture make it a strong companion for ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, glaucous leaves are attractive to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | pale yellow slightly rippled margins; dull glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 46–49 in (116.8–124.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very heavy veins, pointed leaf tip, veins are green on a yellow leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Buttercup’ (2010)
- H. ‘Dorothy's Brass Band’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Dust’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1948. How we check this data.