H. ‘Mabel-Maria Herweg’
Hosta ‘Mabel-Maria Herweg’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek for the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Mabel-Maria Herweg' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its visual distinction lies in broadly ovate, blue-green leaves with a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces, moderately corrugated texture, and slightly rippled margins.
In the Garden
This hosta forms a semi-upright clump reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved cultivars, where the glaucous bloom remains most pronounced. The broad, cordate-based leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, or fine-textured grasses in woodland borders or shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The thick, corrugated foliage offers moderate resistance to slugs, though monitoring is advisable in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | streaked slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Allen C. Haskell’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’ (2009)
- H. ‘Man on the Moon’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3577. How we check this data.