H. ‘London Fog’
Hosta ‘London Fog’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Allegan Fog' registered in 2006, 'London Fog' is a small, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white margins and a misted, speckled appearance. The ovate leaves, measuring 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, feature white margins with green speckling, a dull upper surface, and a thin glaucous bloom underneath, with 7 to 8 vein pairs and lightly wavy edges.
In the Garden
'London Fog' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches in height and 30 inches in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials. Its slow growth rate and small size also make it an excellent choice for trough gardens or as an edging plant.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'London Fog' is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | white with green speckling flat margins; dull on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–20 in (25.4–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | misted form of H. 'Allegan Fog' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Allegan Fog' — H. ‘Allegan Fog’
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘London Fog’ as a parent: 1 sport.
Sports of H. ‘London Fog’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Tower of London’ (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 (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fragrant Mist’ (2006)
- H. ‘Miss Missey’ (2006)
- H. ‘Tornado Glenn’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3496. How we check this data.