H. ‘Bonnie’
Hosta ‘Bonnie’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Stone |
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by D. Stone and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Bonnie' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with prominent blue-green margins and a compact, mounded habit.
In the Garden
'Bonnie' forms a dense clump reaching 13 inches (33 cm) in height and 22 inches (56 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 7.75 inches (19.7 cm) long and 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) wide, bearing 14 vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in typical hosta-growing zones. Its medium size makes it appropriate for mixed perennial beds or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may feed on the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 14–15 in (35.6–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #749