H. ‘Green Marmalade’
Hosta ‘Green Marmalade’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Owens.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | C. Owens |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by C. Owens, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'Neat Splash' (pod parent) and Hosta plantaginea (pollen parent). 'Green Marmalade' is distinguished by its glossy, variegated leaves with green mottled margins, a characteristic inherited from its parentage.
In the Garden
'Green Marmalade' forms a clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 11.75 inches (29.8 cm) in height, with leaves 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide bearing eight vein pairs. The scape reaches up to 39 inches (99.1 cm) in height. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size suits placement in mixed borders or as a ground cover beneath deciduous trees. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; appropriate control measures may be necessary in affected gardens.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
- Pollen parent: H. plantaginea
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Marmalade’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Rainbow Falls’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Breeder's Choice’ (1987)
- H. ‘Fragrant Flame’ (1988)
- H. ‘Royal Accolade’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2333. How we check this data.