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'Robin of Loxley' is a large Hosta that has nearly white flowers and grows in half or full shade, reaching a height of 60 to 70 cm.<ref>[https://www.hostaparadise.com/robin-of-loxley/6285/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta Robin of Loxley.]</ref> Its leaves are blue-green, and it blooms from late June into July.<ref>[http://www.plantsgalore.com/Hostas/cultivars/R/Hosta_Robin_of_Loxley.htm The Hosta Helper: Hosta Robin of Loxley.]</ref> | 'Robin of Loxley' is a large Hosta that has nearly white flowers and grows in half or full shade, reaching a height of 60 to 70 cm.<ref>[https://www.hostaparadise.com/robin-of-loxley/6285/hosta-details.aspx Hosta Paradise: Hosta Robin of Loxley.]</ref> Its leaves are blue-green, and it blooms from late June into July.<ref>[http://www.plantsgalore.com/Hostas/cultivars/R/Hosta_Robin_of_Loxley.htm The Hosta Helper: Hosta Robin of Loxley.]</ref> | ||
I have not been able to establish from which of the 24 accepted species the 'Robin of Loxley' variety was bred, but perhaps this is a moot point since the species are easily interbred.<ref>See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosta Wikipedia: Hosta.]</ref> See the entry on [[Hosta Robin Hood]] for information on hostas in general. | I have not been able to establish from which of the 24 accepted species the 'Robin of Loxley' variety was bred, but perhaps this is a moot point since the species are easily interbred.<ref>See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosta Wikipedia: Hosta.]</ref> See the entry on [[Hosta Robin Hood]] for information on hostas in general. Jim's Hostas is now owned by [https://www.uniquelyhostas.com/ Uniquely Hostas.] | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* [https://www.facebook.com/Jims-Hostas-199964566768198/ Facebook: Jim's Hostas] | * [https://www.facebook.com/Jims-Hostas-199964566768198/ Facebook: Jim's Hostas] | ||
* [https://www.manta.com/c/mm7h44h/schwarz-greenhouse Manta: Schwartz Greenhouse] | * [https://www.manta.com/c/mm7h44h/schwarz-greenhouse Manta: Schwartz Greenhouse] | ||
* [https://www.uniquelyhostas.com/ Uniquely Hostas] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosta Wikipedia: Hosta.] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosta Wikipedia: Hosta.] | ||
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* [[Hosta Merry Men]] | * [[Hosta Merry Men]] | ||
* [[Hosta Robin Hood]] | * [[Hosta Robin Hood]] | ||
* [[Hosta Sheriff of Nottingham]] | |||
* [[Hosta Sir Richard]] | * [[Hosta Sir Richard]] | ||
* [[Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque)]]. | * [[Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque)]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 17 May 2020
| Plant name | |
|---|---|
| Folk name | Hosta 'Robin of Loxley' |
| Binomial name | Hosta ? |
| Variety | Robin of Loxley |
| First recorded | 2000–2002 |
| Used where | USA, Europe and perhaps Far East |
By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-13. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-05-17.
First marketed in 2000, the hosta cultivar 'Robin of Loxley' was hybridized by Jim Schwartz. It is one of a series of cultivars with names inspired by the address of his business: 11676 Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque), Iowa.[1] For 'Robin Hood' et al., see 'Also see' section below.
'Robin of Loxley' is a large Hosta that has nearly white flowers and grows in half or full shade, reaching a height of 60 to 70 cm.[2] Its leaves are blue-green, and it blooms from late June into July.[3]
I have not been able to establish from which of the 24 accepted species the 'Robin of Loxley' variety was bred, but perhaps this is a moot point since the species are easily interbred.[4] See the entry on Hosta Robin Hood for information on hostas in general. Jim's Hostas is now owned by Uniquely Hostas.
Sources
- Dave's Garden: Hosta Robin of Loxley
- The Hosta Helper: Hosta Robin of Loxley
- Hosta Paradise: Hosta Robin of Loxley.
Photos
- Hosta Library: Robin of Loxley. A single photo.
Background
- Dave's Garden: The Scoop on Jim's Hostas
- Facebook: Jim's Hostas
- Manta: Schwartz Greenhouse
- Uniquely Hostas
- Wikipedia: Hosta.
Also see
- Hosta Friar Tuck
- Hosta Little John
- Hosta Maid Marian
- Hosta Merry Men
- Hosta Robin Hood
- Hosta Sheriff of Nottingham
- Hosta Sir Richard
- Robin Hood Drive (Dubuque).
Notes