H. ‘Marlu's Marshall’
Hosta ‘Marlu's Marshall’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Marlu's Marshall' is a large, upright cultivar resulting from a cross using *Hosta* 'Queen of the Sea' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, blue-green leaves with heavily rippled margins, light corrugation, and a slight sheen on the upper surface, forming an upright, vase-shaped clump.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), 'Marlu's Marshall' is suited to the middle or back of a shaded border. Its upright habit and substantial, rippled leaves provide textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, typical for hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain soil moisture, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, blue-green foliage may be attractive to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25–31 in (63.5–78.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | spring medium green to medium blue green |
| Notable characteristics | upright vase shaped clump with rippled leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Queen of the Sea'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3657