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.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
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
2 published registry records name Hosta ‘Honey Moon’ as a parent: 2 sports.
Sports of H. ‘Honey Moon’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Lakeside Blue Cherub’ (1991)
- H. ‘Teltow Gay Honey Moon’ (2020)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’ (2012)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cover’ (1982)
- H. ‘Majestic Glow’ (1982)
- H. ‘Royalty’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2625. How we check this data.