H. ‘Almost’

Hosta ‘Almost’ is a registered cultivar (2005) .

Year registered	2005
Section class	IV-1 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Almost' is a small-sized variegated cultivar with Hosta 'Cinnamon Sticks' as its pod parent and an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its light green leaves with flat margins and a red-purple midrib that retains its color throughout the growing season.

In the Garden

This mound-forming hosta reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its compact size makes it suitable for container cultivation, rock gardens, or the front of shaded borders.

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 both pests may damage the foliage.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	6 in (15.2 cm)
Clump width	12 in (30.5 cm)
Leaf length	4.5 in (11.4 cm)
Leaf width	3 in (7.6 cm)
Vein pairs	7
Leaf	light green flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat
Notable characteristics	red purple midrib that retains the color

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Cinnamon Sticks' — H. ‘Cinnamon Sticks’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Almost’ as a parent:

H. ‘Red Corvette’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #203. How we check this data.