H. ‘Marlu's Marshall’

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.