H. ‘Limestone Lover’
Hosta ‘Limestone Lover’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
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| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, Hosta 'Limestone Lover' is a giant cultivar derived from H. hypoleuca as the pod parent, with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its large, broadly ovate blue-green leaves that measure up to 14 inches long and 9.5 inches wide, featuring a dull upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath, with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a flat, wavy edge.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches and a height of 18 inches, with a fast growth rate. It is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its substantial foliage provides a bold textural presence. The plant produces green scapes 19 to 24 inches tall, bearing more abundant blooms than its parent, and pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage to the foliage, though the thick leaves offer some resistance.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; flat with wavy edge |
| Flower scape height | 19–24 in (48.3–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | larger leaf, more abundant blooms and longer scapes and petioles than parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. hypoleuca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Brother Bunyan’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3412. How we check this data.