H. ‘Lady Guinevere’
Hosta ‘Lady Guinevere’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Lady Guinevere' is a sport of an unidentified parent, notable for its heavily variegated, furrowed foliage and abundant flowers. The leaves are greenish yellow with wide, dark green, flat margins, creating a distinct reverse-variegation pattern.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches a mature spread of approximately 30 inches (75 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the yellow-green leaf centers remain bright, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small hostas. Its compact size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the furrowed foliage may offer slight deterrence; monitor for slug damage in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.75 in (34.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29.5 in (74.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5 to .75in (1.3 to 1.9cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 19.5 in (49.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavily variegated and furrowed foliage, large number of flowers, narrow dark green margins |
| Plant patent | PP15,591 PBR17903 QZ |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2547