H. ‘Heart Throb’
Hosta ‘Heart Throb’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Anderson.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Anderson |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by K. Anderson, 'Heart Throb' is a small blue-green hosta with a cordate leaf base and distinct blue leaf margins. Its compact habit and heart-shaped leaves give the cultivar its name, though its parentage is unknown.
In the Garden
'Heart Throb' reaches a mature height of 15 inches (38.1 cm) and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a border or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage holds color well. This small hosta pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and is well-suited to container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Heart Throb' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Heart Throb’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Margie's Angel’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Baby Bunting’ (1982)
- H. ‘Blue Arrow’ (1982)
- H. ‘Indigo’ (1984)
- H. ‘Love Pat’ (1978)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’ (1987)
- H. ‘Dorset Blue’ (1977)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2478