H. ‘Honey Hill Balloon Bouquet’

Overview

Registered in 1999 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Honey Hill Balloon Bouquet' is a medium-sized variegated hosta with upright, slow-growing habit. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of dark green margins with a slightly shiny upper leaf surface and a very shiny underside, borne on cordate-based leaves with nine vein pairs.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter at maturity, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its upright form pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its dark green variegation. The slow growth rate recommends it for smaller garden spaces or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed. Best grown in typical hosta-growing zones with adequate organic matter in the soil.