H. ‘Miss Ellie Fish’
Hosta ‘Miss Ellie Fish’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Miss Ellie Fish' is a large cultivar distinguished by its bright yellow spring foliage overlaid with a powdery blue bloom, maturing to green leaves with gold margins. The broadly ovate, moderately folded leaves exhibit lightly rippled yellow margins, slight upper gloss, and dull undersides, with 15 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Miss Ellie Fish' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching approximately 59 inches (150 cm) in diameter and 26 inches (66 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, corrugated leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials; the gold margins provide contrast against darker foliage. Not recommended for container culture due to its substantial mature size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas, though the slightly corrugated leaf texture may offer minor resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 59 in (149.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 27–29 in (68.6–73.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | bright yellow in spring, light yellow as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow in spring with powdery blue overlay |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Academy Lime Vuvuzela’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3801