H. ‘Enigma’
Hosta ‘Enigma’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Enigma' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a highly irregular, dark green margin and a light green center. The leaf blades are ovate with rounded bases, measure 7.1 inches (18.0 cm) long by 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, and bear nine vein pairs; a glaucous bloom covers the undersides, and the margins are slightly rippled.
In the Garden
'Enigma' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 15.7 inches (39.9 cm) and a height of 9.8 inches (24.9 cm), with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited to small borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation due to its compact size. Companion plants might include ferns or shade-tolerant perennials with contrasting foliage textures.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Enigma' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.8 in (24.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.7 in (39.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.1 in (18 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | light green with highly irregularin (0.0cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 19.7 in (50.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | light green centerwith an irregular dark green edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6b, small size):
- H. ‘Pamela Lee’ (2007)
- H. ‘Friday Morning Coffee’ (2010)
- H. ‘Colored Hulk’ (2011)
- H. ‘Patriot Games’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Resurrection’ (2013)
- H. ‘Dax’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1646