H. ‘Marlu's Clayton’
Hosta ‘Marlu's Clayton’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 by Marlu Hostas, 'Marlu's Clayton' is a large, fast-growing sport of Hosta 'Sagae' (open pollinated). It is distinguished by its upright, broadly ovate leaves with green centers and greenish yellow, flat margins, a dull surface on both sides, and a moderately folded, lightly corrugated texture.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a bold specimen or focal point in partial to full shade. Its upright habit and large leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. It is not recommended for containers due to its large mature size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately folded, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 23–48 in (58.4–121.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | green changes to golden yellow as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | upright Saga looking |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sagae' open pollinated — H. ‘Sagae’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Chris’ (2014)
- H. ‘Molly Morris’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Safari’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3652. How we check this data.