H. ‘Long Fellow’
Hosta ‘Long Fellow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Long Fellow' is a sport of a *Hosta* 'Bravo' line splashed seedling, distinguished by its unusually elongated, lanceolate leaves that combine length with a flowing, graceful form. The foliage is light green with creamy white to pale-yellow margins, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, with four vein pairs and a very shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
This small-sized cultivar forms a mound 18 inches (45.7 cm) high and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact dimensions make it suitable for container culture or front-of-border positions. The narrow, flowing leaves pair well with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Long Fellow' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | light green with .25 to .4in (0.6 to 1.0cm) wide, creamy white to pale-yellow, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped; moderately twisted; lightly folded; moderately wavy; lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greens up near season's end |
| Notable characteristics | distinctive, unique blade, with length combined in a very flowing form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a H. 'Bravo' line, splashed seedling — H. ‘Bravo’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3500