H. ‘Terra Marie’
Hosta ‘Terra Marie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Terra Marie' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Stitchery'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Spritzer'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, very shiny green leaves with golden yellow, slightly rippled margins, which emerge a bright golden yellow in spring before maturing to green.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Terra Marie' forms a low, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its small size and glossy foliage make it an effective companion for ferns, heucheras, or other small woodland perennials, and it performs well in containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage and should be managed with appropriate controls.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Seasonal colour change | turns greenish yellow |
| Notable characteristics | golden yellow in spring, wavy edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Stitchery'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Spritzer' — H. ‘Spritzer’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5654