H. ‘Lady Peyton’
Hosta ‘Lady Peyton’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, 'Lady Peyton' is a large hosta cultivar originating from a cross between *H.* 'Carol' and *H.* 'Hadspen Blue'. It is visually distinctive for its upright, cupped, and sharply pointed leaves of blue-green with crisp, slightly rippled gold margins, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Lady Peyton' reaches a mature size of approximately 30 inches (76.2 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its upright, cupped foliage provides textural contrast against finer-leaved plants.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slug and deer damage, the thick, cupped leaves of 'Lady Peyton' may offer some resistance, though monitoring is advised.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped overall. |
| Notable characteristics | Crisp, cupped and gracefully pointed leaves that are held very upright. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Carol' — H. ‘Carol’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Hadspen Blue' — H. ‘Hadspen Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Hobby Time’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3136