H. ‘Lucille’
Hosta ‘Lucille’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Lucille' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Josephine'* and *H. 'Green Piecrust'*. It is visually distinguished by its very shiny, dark green leaves with a lightly wavy, piecrust margin and heavy substance, combined with a moderate growth rate and upright habit.
In the Garden
'Lucille' reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter at maturity, forming an upright clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its dark green, glossy foliage with piecrust edges pairs well with fine-textured ferns or blue-leaved hostas for contrast. The moderate growth rate makes it appropriate for mixed borders or woodland gardens where it will not quickly overwhelm neighboring plants.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy substance of the leaves offers some resistance to slug damage, though monitoring may still be necessary in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–46 in (91.4–116.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green shiny leaves with piecrust margin and heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Josephine' — H. ‘Josephine’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Green Piecrust' — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3551