H. ‘Foolish Heart’
Hosta ‘Foolish Heart’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 from unknown parentage, 'Foolish Heart' is a small hosta distinguished by its nearly round, flat leaves with heavily rippled margins and medium green variegation. The foliage exhibits a slightly shiny upper surface and a very shiny underside, with seven pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, fast-growing mound reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well-suited for small garden spaces, rock gardens, or container cultivation. The ruffled, heart-shaped leaves provide textural contrast when paired with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Foolish Heart' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and benefits from protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | ruffled edge on heart-shaped or rounded leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1833. How we check this data.