H. ‘Marlu's Eliza June’

Overview

Registered in 2014 as an open-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Allan P. McConnell', 'Marlu's Eliza June' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its lance-shaped, deeply folded leaves that present a canoe-like appearance. The variegated foliage features dark green margins surrounding a lighter center, with moderate corrugation and four pairs of veins per leaf.

In the Garden

This compact hosta reaches approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or low-growing groundcovers that do not overwhelm its modest stature. The moderate growth rate allows for easy integration into mixed shade beds without aggressive spread.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, protect from deer and monitor for slug damage, particularly on the corrugated foliage where pests may shelter.