H. ‘Honey’
Hosta ‘Honey’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1977 by R. Savory, 'Honey' is a large hosta derived from a hybrid of *Hosta montana*. It is visually distinguished by its green leaves with honey-yellow to yellow, slightly rippled margins, a coloration that gives the cultivar its name.
In the Garden
'Honey' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with flower scapes extending up to 53 inches (134.6 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant in woodland gardens. Its large size makes it an effective groundcover under deciduous trees, where it can be paired with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Honey' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | honey to yellow slightly rippled margins |
| Flower scape height | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. montana
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Honey’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bumblebee’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Edina Hornet’ (sport)
- H. ‘Yellow Emperor’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’ (1976)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2602