H. ‘Front Forty’
Hosta ‘Front Forty’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1996 by P. Ruh, Hosta 'Front Forty' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive appearance derives from narrow, variegated leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a dull upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
'Front Forty' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) in diameter and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or the front of borders due to its small stature. The miniature size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.13 in (2.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 21.5 in (54.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cody’ (1996)
- H. ‘Concordia Petite’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lakeside Twiddle Dee’ (1996)
- H. ‘Louie’ (1996)
- H. ‘Missie Mouse’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1957. How we check this data.