H. ‘Forest Moon’
Hosta ‘Forest Moon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Forest Moon' is a large cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its nearly round, deeply folded leaves with bright gold margins and a green center. The upright petioles hold the foliage in a manner that emphasizes the yellow border and the heart-shaped leaf base.
In the Garden
Reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, 'Forest Moon' forms a substantial, upright clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. Its large, textured leaves and compact habit make it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen among ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad, corrugated leaves are attractive to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull to slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, deeply folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | intensity diminishes |
| Notable characteristics | upright petioles hold brightly colored yellow leaves , leaf shape, heart patterns |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Academy Ametrine’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1843