H. ‘Marla’
Hosta ‘Marla’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Aoki', 'Marla' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its unusual leaf coloration: a white to cream center with dark green veins, framed by a wide, dark green, heavily rippled margin. The ovate, twisted leaves measure 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) long by 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) wide, with seven vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Marla' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a border or a rock garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials. Its compact size also makes it a candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Marla' may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor foliage and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | white with darj green veins with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, dark green, heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; twisted |
| Flower scape height | 15–22 in (38.1–55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns green in late summer |
| Notable characteristics | dark green veins through white/cream center: appears to be larger than 'Mary Marie Ann' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Aoki'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3649