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.
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. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Buttercup Baby’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Evelyn Lucile’ (2014)
- H. ‘Midas Mouse’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3656