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.
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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. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3765. How we check this data.