H. ‘Almost Heaven’
Hosta ‘Almost Heaven’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, Hosta 'Almost Heaven' is a large, mound-forming cultivar notable for its dynamic, cream-centered leaves with wide, dark green margins and prominent veining. The heart-shaped, nearly round foliage exhibits a tricolored effect, with the cream center varying in size across the leaf.
In the Garden
'Almost Heaven' forms a dense mound reaching 16 inches (40.6 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 for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial leaf size and upright scapes make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed border plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | cream with 2in (5.1cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly folded, lightly corrugated, flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dynamic cream colored centered hosta that has tricolored heartshaped leaves with prominent veins, the wide dark green border makes one focus on the center which is not uniform in size |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: sdlg Mcbs#2Red
- Pollen parent: open pollinated seedling #OP03
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Heartbreaker’ (2012)
- H. ‘Holy Toledo’ (2011)
- H. ‘Quite Pleasing’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #204. How we check this data.