H. ‘Laverne and Shirley’
Hosta ‘Laverne and Shirley’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Linda Sue' registered by an unknown hybridizer in 2009, 'Laverne and Shirley' is a large, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with medium gold margins. The thick, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and glaucous bloom on both surfaces give the plant a substantial, textured appearance.
In the Garden
'Laverne and Shirley' reaches a mature spread of approximately 45 inches (114 cm) and a height of 18 inches (46 cm), forming a dense, mound-like clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its slow growth rate makes it suitable for long-term placement in borders or woodland gardens. The large leaf size and prominent gold margins pair well with fine-textured ferns or dark-leaved heucheras, and the plant's substantial substance provides good slug resistance.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the thick leaves offer some protection, monitor for slug damage in damp conditions and maintain typical hosta-growing zone care to preserve the glaucous bloom.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium gold flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very thick substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Linda Sue' — H. ‘Linda Sue’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Linda Sue’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Frances Williams’, which is a sport of H. ‘Elegans’.
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. ‘Birdbeak’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold and Brassy’ (2009)
- H. ‘Buster’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3325. How we check this data.