H. ‘Marlu's Sandra Jill’
Hosta ‘Marlu's Sandra Jill’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. & D. Stegeman.
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Originator | B. & D. Stegeman |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 by B. & D. Stegeman, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'Little Wonder' and Hosta 'Elvis Lives'. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped green leaves with golden yellow flat margins and a slightly shiny upper surface, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. The small size and pale purple scapes rising 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm) make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It pairs well with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as heucheras or ferns in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially 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 management may be necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; light; y wavy, deeply flat |
| Flower scape height | 8–10 in (20.3–25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small shiny golden yellow leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Little Wonder' — H. ‘Little Wonder’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elvis Lives' — H. ‘Elvis Lives’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’ (2012)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Banana Kid’ (2014)
- H. ‘Flemish Design’ (2014)
- H. ‘Indy Fan Favorite’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3659. How we check this data.