H. ‘Landslide’
Hosta ‘Landslide’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Landslide' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, notable for its very long, ovate leaves with blue-green centers and pale yellow margins. The leaf blades reach 11 inches (27.9 cm) in length and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in width, with 7 to 8 vein pairs and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Landslide' forms a mound-like clump 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its substantial leaves and pale yellow margins contrast well with darker green or gold-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'June' or *Hemerocallis* species. The green scapes, 20 to 22 inches (50.8 to 55.9 cm) tall, bear flowers typical of the genus.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during active growth, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. Like most hostas, 'Landslide' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green with .1 to .375in (0.3 to 1.0cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | edge widens through season |
| Notable characteristics | very long variegated leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: ((H. 'Swoosh x H. 'Invincible') x H. 'Elegans')
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3304