H. ‘Marlu's Marla Jean’
Hosta ‘Marlu's Marla Jean’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, this miniature cultivar resulted from open pollination of Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. 'Marlu's Marla Jean' is visually distinctive for its nearly round, greenish yellow leaves with green margins and gold edges, forming a compact, upright mound.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 14 inches (35.6 cm) and height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), this slow-growing miniature is well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 7–12 in (17.8–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | miniature greenish yellow round leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
- Pollen parent: open pollinated
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Buttercup Baby’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Evelyn Lucile’ (2014)
- H. ‘Midas Mouse’ (2014)
- H. ‘Solar Mouse’ (2013)
- H. ‘Duane's Song’ (2012)
- H. ‘Trisha's Sunny Paradise’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3656. How we check this data.