H. ‘Lettuce Salad’
Hosta ‘Lettuce Salad’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 as a sport of Hosta 'Summer Breeze', 'Lettuce Salad' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, heavily substanced leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a slightly shiny surface. The leaves measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) both in length and width, with 12 to 13 vein pairs, and exhibit a lightly wavy, lightly corrugated texture with a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Lettuce Salad' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 46 inches (116.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its vigorous growth rate and substantial foliage pair well with ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials; the large size precludes container cultivation for most situations.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to minor pest pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25–30 in (63.5–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | emerges light green and gradually change to medium green |
| Notable characteristics | unusual round shaped undulating leaves, heavy substanced, vigorous grower. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Summer Breeze' — H. ‘Summer Breeze’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Summer Breeze’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Summer Music’, which is a sport of H. ‘Shade Master’.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Big Stuff’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3370. How we check this data.