H. ‘Love of Life’
Hosta ‘Love of Life’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by N. Krul.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | N. Krul |
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by N. Krul, this large hosta is a hybrid of *H.* 'Whoopie'. It is distinguished by its dark green leaves with broad, creamy white, slightly rippled margins, a cordate leaf base, and an upright, fast-growing habit.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Love of Life' forms a substantial clump reaching 54 inches (137.2 cm) in diameter and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its variegated foliage remains stable. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border, paired with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 54 in (137.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32–38 in (81.3–96.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Whoopie'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3534