H. ‘Marilyn’
Hosta ‘Marilyn’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Zilis |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by M. Zilis, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'Gold Drop' (seed parent) and Hosta 'Green Piecrust' (pollen parent). 'Marilyn' is visually distinctive for its green leaves with bright yellow margins, a color pattern inherited from its gold-leaved parent combined with the piecrust-like leaf texture of its pollen parent.
In the Garden
'Marilyn' forms a compact mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Marilyn' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in the garden.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gold Drop' — H. ‘Gold Drop’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Green Piecrust' — H. ‘Green Piecrust’
6 published registry records name Hosta ‘Marilyn’ as a parent: 1 sport and 5 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Marilyn’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Katie Q’ (2003)
Seedlings of H. ‘Marilyn’ (5), by registration year
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Rebecca’ (2004)
- H. ‘Stormy Seas’ (2004)
- H. ‘Electric Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mad About Blue’ (2009)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’ (2012)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Foundling’ (1990)
- H. ‘Golden Empress’ (1990)
- H. ‘Golden Flame’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3643. How we check this data.