H. ‘Happy Hearts’
Hosta ‘Happy Hearts’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Fisher.
| Year registered | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Fisher |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1973 by E. Fisher, this small hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta nakaiana*. It is distinguished by its cordate, variegated leaves with gray-green margins and a compact, mounding habit.
In the Garden
'Hoppy Hearts' reaches approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its leaf coloration remains most consistent. As a small cultivar, it pairs well with other diminutive perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. nakaiana
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Happy Hearts’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Tucker Top Cat’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Tall Twister’ (1973)
- H. ‘Alpine Dream’ (1982)
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
- H. ‘Purple Dwarf’ (1983)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2446