H. ‘Hidden Treasure’
Hosta ‘Hidden Treasure’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Hidden Cove' registered in 2009, 'Hidden Treasure' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with pure white margins. The lanceolate leaves, measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, display 6 to 7 vein pairs and a rounded base, with the white marginal band approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Hidden Treasure' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and is well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its small stature. Companion plants include shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland species that complement its white-edged foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Hidden Cove' — H. ‘Hidden Cove’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2534