H. ‘Hidden Cove’
Hosta ‘Hidden Cove’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. Foster.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | G. Foster |
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by G. Foster, this miniature hosta forms a compact mound of green leaves with contrasting gold margins. The leaf blade is light green to yellow with a 0.25-inch-wide green border that is slightly rippled, and the leaf surface is dull above with a slight sheen beneath.
In the Garden
'Hidden Cove' reaches a mature diameter of 10 inches (25.4 cm) and a height of 4 inches (10.2 cm), with a moderate growth rate and a tidy, mound-like habit. It is well suited for the front of a shaded border, rock gardens, or as an edging plant, and its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants may include other miniature hostas, small ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and snails, and note that deer may browse the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | light green to yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Hidden Cove’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Hidden Treasure’ (sport)
- H. ‘Hideout’ (sport)
- H. ‘Smuggler's Cove’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Surprised by Joy’ (1998)
- H. ‘Frosted Waves’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green with Envy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Elfin Fire’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paddywack’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2532. How we check this data.