H. ‘Lady Luck’
Hosta ‘Lady Luck’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Lady Gaga', registered in 2014, 'Lady Luck' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and red petioles. The ovate leaves are slightly shiny above with a glaucous bloom beneath, featuring moderately wavy edges and a tapered base.
In the Garden
'Lady Luck' reaches a mature spread of approximately 19 inches (48.6 cm) and a height of 11.6 inches (29.5 cm), forming a compact, mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its small stature makes it suitable for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.625 in (29.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19.125 in (48.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.625 in (6.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green with .375in (1.0cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12.25–17.5 in (31.1–44.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | variegated leaves with red petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lady Gaga' — H. ‘Lady Gaga’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3134