H. ‘Duane's Song’
Hosta ‘Duane's Song’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 from unknown parentage, Hosta 'Duane's Song' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its lance-shaped green leaves with golden yellow margins and notably red petioles. The foliage is very shiny on both surfaces, with lightly wavy and lightly corrugated texture, and the leaf base is tapered.
In the Garden
'Duane's Song' forms a compact mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. As a miniature hosta, it is well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, and performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where the red petioles and golden margins can be appreciated up close. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, miniature forms like 'Duane's Song' may require additional protection from these pests in the garden.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | turns chartreuse |
| Notable characteristics | golden yellow hosta with unusual red petioles and striking leaf color, H. subcrocea like |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Trisha's Sunny Paradise’ (2012)
- H. ‘Giantland Sunny Mouse Ears’ (2011)
- H. ‘HarkAway's Mini Gold’ (2011)
- H. ‘Solar Mouse’ (2013)
- H. ‘Buttercup Baby’ (2014)
- H. ‘Golden Wiggler’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1527. How we check this data.