H. ‘Mabel-Maria Herweg’

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.