H. ‘Have a Heart’
Hosta ‘Have a Heart’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Have a Heart' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Zany Janie' as the pod parent. It is visually distinguished by its nearly round, cupped, and cobbled leaves of green with golden yellow flat margins, forming a dense mound.
In the Garden
'Have a Heart' reaches a mature diameter of 15 inches (38.1 cm) and a height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, front-of-border positions, or containers due to its compact size. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or dwarf sedges.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; cupped |
| Notable characteristics | cupped, cobbled, round |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Zany Janie' — H. ‘Zany Janie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2466