H. ‘Lucy and Ethel’
Hosta ‘Lucy and Ethel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of Hosta 'Linda Sue', 'Lucy and Ethel' is a giant blue-green cultivar distinguished by its very thick, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases, lightly wavy margins, and moderate corrugation. The leaves display a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and measure 13 inches (33.0 cm) long by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide, with 16 to 18 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This slow-growing, mound-forming hosta reaches a mature spread of 50 inches (127.0 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved cultivars, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial leaf substance allows it to tolerate slightly more sun than thinner-leaved hostas, though morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves provide moderate resistance to slugs and deer, though monitoring may still be necessary in high-pressure areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very thick substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Linda Sue' — H. ‘Linda Sue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Alligator Hide’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3556. How we check this data.