H. ‘Love You’
Hosta ‘Love You’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Love You' is a sport of *H.* 'Lakeside Sassy Sally' notable for its large, green leaves with gold margins. The cultivar is distinguished by its unique color combination of light green centers and golden yellow, slightly rippled margins, combined with a fast growth rate.
In the Garden
'Love You' forms a mound-like clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. The fast growth rate allows it to fill space quickly, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While not particularly susceptible to deer, standard slug control measures may be necessary in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | light green golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 11–13 in (27.9–33.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unique color combination |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Sassy Sally' — H. ‘Lakeside Sassy Sally’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3540