H. ‘Hello There’
Hosta ‘Hello There’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Hello There' is a small, fast-growing variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its very shiny, broadly ovate leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a smooth, pointed tip.
In the Garden
This compact hosta forms a dense, mound-like clump 17 inches (43.2 cm) tall and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with scapes reaching 30 to 34 inches (76.2 to 86.4 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may feed on the foliage, the plant's fast growth rate aids recovery from minor damage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.8 in (12.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | smooth, shiny green, pointed tip of leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2507