H. ‘Hope’
Hosta ‘Hope’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Hope' is a miniature sport of Hosta 'Baby Bunting', distinguished by its medium green leaves with greenish-yellow margins. The cultivar forms a compact mound reaching 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, each bearing 4 to 5 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hope' performs best in partial to full shade, where its moderate growth rate produces a tidy, mound-like habit. Its miniature stature makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, and it adapts readily to container cultivation. Companion plantings may include small ferns, Heuchera cultivars, or other miniature hostas that share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Hope' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones, and protective measures may be necessary in high-pressure areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Baby Bunting' — H. ‘Baby Bunting’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Bugaboo’ (2000)
- H. ‘Magic Carpet’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Baby Face’ (1997)
- H. ‘Kinbotan’ (2002)
- H. ‘Gaijin’ (1995)
- H. ‘Grey Poupon’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2641. How we check this data.