H. ‘Quaker Lady’
Hosta ‘Quaker Lady’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by Japanese breeder H. Sugita, Hosta 'Quaker Lady' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between H. kiyosumiensis and H. pycnophylla. Its distinguishing features are blue-green leaves with heavy, rippled golden yellow margins and a slightly shiny upper surface with a glaucous bloom beneath.
In the Garden
'Quaker Lady' forms a mound-like clump reaching 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover specimen. Its compact size and leaf coloration pair well with ferns, heucheras, and 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, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in susceptible gardens.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | golden yellow heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. kiyosumiensis
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Aries’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hallie's Honor’ (1999)
- H. ‘Honey Hill Pucker Up’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kiwi Gold Rush’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4521. How we check this data.