H. ‘Honeycomb’
Hosta ‘Honeycomb’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Honeycomb' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Honeysong' that produces a small, mound-forming clump. Its distinctive variegation consists of green leaf margins with irregular, streaked patterning, creating a honeycomb-like visual effect.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains most stable, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and epimediums. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Honeycomb' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–15 in (35.6–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Honeysong' — H. ‘Honeysong’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Butter and Eggs’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dipsy Doodle’ (2000)
- H. ‘Jazz Matazz’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2628