H. ‘Shell Bell’
Hosta ‘Shell Bell’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Shell Bell' is a sport of Hosta 'Vanilla Cream' that forms a small, mound-like clump. Its leaves are greenish yellow with a golden yellow, slightly rippled margin approximately 1.3 cm wide, and the leaf surface is dull on both sides.
In the Garden
'Shell Bell' reaches a mature height of 20.3 cm and a spread of 38.1 cm, with a moderate growth rate. It is suited to partial shade and typical hosta-growing zones, where its compact size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants might include small ferns or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5in (1.3cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Vanilla Cream' — H. ‘Vanilla Cream’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5a, small size):
- H. ‘Crystal Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gilded Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Hawkeye Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘White Hot’ (1998)
- H. ‘Subtlety’ (2003)
- H. ‘Hot Button’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5088. How we check this data.