H. ‘Aunt Bea’
Hosta ‘Aunt Bea’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, Hosta 'Aunt Bea' is a small-sized hybrid derived from a cross between Hosta 'Beatrice' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Happiness' (pollen parent). The cultivar is distinguished by its medium green leaves with flat margins that display a variable streaking of greenish yellow, greenish white, and creamy white, combined with a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
'Aunt Bea' forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Aunt Bea' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small, cupped leaves may offer some resistance to browsing.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked greenish yellow, greenish white, creamy white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | stable, very fertile and passes genes on to its seedlings |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Beatrice'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Happiness' — H. ‘Happiness’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fragrant Mist’ (2006)
- H. ‘London Fog’ (2006)
- H. ‘Miss Missey’ (2006)
- H. ‘S.S. Geisha’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #348. How we check this data.