H. ‘Millard Fillmore’
Hosta ‘Millard Fillmore’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. & J. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by P. & J. Ruh, this medium-sized cultivar produces blue-green foliage with medium green, slightly rippled margins. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, exhibiting twisted, folded, and wavy forms, with a glaucous bloom on the undersides and a slightly shiny upper surface. The parentage is unknown.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Millard Fillmore' forms a mound 19 inches (48.3 cm) high and 41 inches (104.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green leaves provide contrast alongside gold or chartreuse-foliaged companions such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or *Carex* species. The light green scapes reach 27 inches (68.6 cm) and bear attractive flowers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; twisted, folded, wavy |
| Flower scape height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | attractive flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3765