H. ‘Hummingbird Wings’
Hosta ‘Hummingbird Wings’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, this miniature hosta cultivar was hybridized from Hosta 'Rosanne' and Hosta 'Little White Lines'. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with yellow-green, slightly rippled margins, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Hummingbird Wings' reaches a mature spread of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Rosanne' — H. ‘Rosanne’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Little White Lines' — H. ‘Little White Lines’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Smiling Sailor’ (1996)
- H. ‘Cheatin Heart’ (1995)
- H. ‘Estrellita’ (1995)
- H. ‘Footlights’ (1995)
- H. ‘Dim Sum’ (1994)
- H. ‘Hydon Gleam’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2667. How we check this data.