H. ‘Happy Valley’
Hosta ‘Happy Valley’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, this medium-sized cultivar results from a hybrid involving *Hosta hypoleuca* as the pod parent. 'Happy Valley' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with wide, streaked green and white margins that are slightly rippled, combined with a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides.
In the Garden
'Happy Valley' forms a semi-upright clump reaching 27 inches (68.6 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color and white margins remain most stable. The substantial leaves and upright habit make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, and other medium-sized hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium blue green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, streaked green and white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26–36 in (66.0–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. hypoleuca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘So Sweet’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2447