H. ‘No Frills’
Hosta ‘No Frills’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Simpers & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Simpers & P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by L. Simpers and P. Ruh, this medium-sized cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Blue Boy'. 'No Frills' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on the upper surface, cordate leaf bases, and a compact, mounded habit.
In the Garden
'No Frills' reaches a mature spread of 28 inches (71.1 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate size also allows for use in larger containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'No Frills' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top |
| Flower scape height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Blue Boy'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4035