H. ‘Lorelei’
Hosta ‘Lorelei’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Lorelei' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, with *Hosta* 'Breeder's Choice' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its medium green, ovate leaves with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins and a wavy leaf surface.
In the Garden
'Lorelei' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter. Its small stature and wavy margins make it well-suited for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It pairs effectively with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns and heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .4in (1.0cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | nice wavy margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Breeder's Choice'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Glen Tiara’ (2003)
- H. ‘Katie Q’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lakeside Hoola Hoop’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3514