H. ‘Marquette Park’
Hosta ‘Marquette Park’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lovely Loretta', 'Marquette Park' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with bright gold margins. The foliage is ovate with rounded bases, moderately wavy edges, and a dull upper surface with a thin glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a medium-fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, bright gold, flat margins; dull on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–41 in (61.0–104.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lovely Loretta' — H. ‘Lovely Loretta’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Marquette Park’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Grant Park’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3662