H. ‘Lemon Meringue’
Hosta ‘Lemon Meringue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by P. Ruh, this large hosta cultivar is visually distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and light yellow, slightly undulating leaf edges. The hybrid parentage is recorded as a pod parent of a hybrid, though the specific cross is not detailed in the registry.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, placing it in the large size class. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and benefits from protection from intense afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. The substantial leaf size—11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide with 12 vein pairs—makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate control measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light yellow small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. hypoleuca
3 published registry records name Hosta ‘Lemon Meringue’ as a parent: 2 sports and 1 seedling.
Sports of H. ‘Lemon Meringue’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Bamse’ (2014)
- H. ‘Ruh the Day’ (2024)
Seedlings of H. ‘Lemon Meringue’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Lime Custard’ (2009)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Miki’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lime Piecrust’ (1990)
- H. ‘Abiqua Recluse’ (1989)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3350. How we check this data.