H. ‘Maruba Iwa’
Hosta ‘Maruba Iwa’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, 'Maruba Iwa' is a small hosta derived from a select form of *Hosta longipes* var. *latifolia*. Its distinguishing features are medium green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins, a glossy upper surface, and a semi-upright to mounding growth habit.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and spreads to 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or small woodland settings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size also makes it an appropriate choice for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Maruba Iwa' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; shiny on top; shiny underneath; smooth |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: select form of H. longipes var. latifolia
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Maruba Iwa’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cinnamon Sticks’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Grand Finale’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Red Sox’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Swizzle Sticks’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Academy Blushing Chartreuse’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bubbles’ (2009)
- H. ‘Joker’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3667