H. ‘Field of Dreams’
Hosta ‘Field of Dreams’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Dreamland' registered in 2004, 'Field of Dreams' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with broad, white, slightly rippled margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, exhibit a slight gloss on both surfaces and feature 5 to 6 vein pairs.
In the Garden
Reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, 'Field of Dreams' forms a compact mound with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to light shade, typical for hostas, and is well-suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its small size. Its white-edged leaves provide contrast when paired with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 25–26 in (63.5–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dreamland' — H. ‘Dreamland’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1749