H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’
Hosta ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walden West.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walden West |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by Walden West as a sport of Hosta 'August Moon', 'Abiqua Moonbeam' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with lime-green margins. The foliage is broadly ovate, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide, with nine pairs of veins, and forms a dense, rounded clump.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), with scapes rising to 24 inches (61.0 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers and contrasting margins remain most vivid. Suitable companions include ferns, Heuchera, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its medium size makes it appropriate for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Velvet Moon’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’ (1987)
- H. ‘Sunnybrook’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #70. How we check this data.