H. ‘Heart and Soul’
Hosta ‘Heart and Soul’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a/6b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Vanilla Cream', 'Heart and Soul' is a small, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its variegated foliage: a light green leaf center bordered by a medium green, slightly rippled margin approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide. The leaves are 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, with 5 to 7 vein pairs, and exhibit a slight sheen on both the upper and lower surfaces.
In the Garden
'Heart and Soul' forms a compact mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, making it well-suited for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs effectively with small ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale. Its slow growth rate and small size also make it a candidate for trough gardens or miniature hosta collections.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Vanilla Cream' — H. ‘Vanilla Cream’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Heart and Soul’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Derriere’ (sport)
- H. ‘Soul Brother’ (sport)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2472