H. ‘Lucy's Breeder’
Hosta ‘Lucy's Breeder’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Simpers & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Simpers & P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by L. Simpers and P. Ruh, 'Lucy's Breeder' is a medium-sized hosta derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Snow Mound'. It is distinguished by green leaves with gold margins and light yellow-green undulating leaf edges.
In the Garden
'Lucy's Breeder' forms a clump 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall, with leaves 8.25 inches (21.0 cm) long and 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) wide bearing 12 vein pairs. The scape reaches 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size suits border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage; monitor and control as needed. Deer resistance is moderate.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light yellow green undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Snow Mound' — H. ‘Snow Mound’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3558