H. ‘Shady Lady’
Hosta ‘Shady Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, this large hosta cultivar originated from *Hosta* 'Pin Stripe Sister' as the pod parent with an unknown pollen parent. 'Shady Lady' is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with pale yellow margins that are slightly rippled, creating a striking variegated appearance.
In the Garden
'Shady Lady' forms a mound-like clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 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 pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its broad, variegated foliage. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Shady Lady' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | striking variegation, good grower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Shady Lady’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Honey Hill Shimmer and Shimmy’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5071