H. ‘Marnie's Delight’
Hosta ‘Marnie's Delight’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Marnie's Delight' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins that shift to greenish yellow and yellow through the season, the margins darkening to a deep green with slight rippling. The ovate leaves feature a pointed, curved tip, a white back, and a moderately cupped, twisted, and wavy form, creating a textured appearance.
In the Garden
This hosta forms an upright clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its medium size and textured foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials; it is not typically recommended for containers due to its spreading habit.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur, so monitor and protect as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow and yellow with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped, moderately twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 37–42 in (94.0–106.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center turns to medium green in summer |
| Notable characteristics | pointed, curved tip with nice color change through season, white back and wavy |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3660