H. ‘Honey Moon’
Hosta ‘Honey Moon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Anderson.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Anderson |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by K. Anderson, this small hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta venusta*. It is distinguished by its green leaves with yellow margins and a satiny upper surface, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Honey Moon' reaches a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm). As a small cultivar, it is well suited for the front of a border, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade and combines well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf | in (0.0cm) wide; satiny on top |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. venusta
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Honey Moon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lakeside Blue Cherub’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2625