H. ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’
Hosta ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Russ O'Harra Hosta Society.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Russ O'Harra Hosta Society |
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by the Russ O'Harra Hosta Society, this giant sport is distinguished by its large, dark green leaves with broad, light green (yellow) margins that span approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The foliage is dull on both surfaces and features cordate leaf bases with 12 to 15 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' forms a substantial mound reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 72 inches (182.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its substantial leaves can develop fully without scorching. The plant's large scale makes it suitable as a specimen or background planting in woodland gardens, paired with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–30 in (45.7–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘L.E.W.’ (sport)
- H. ‘Something Else’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4131