H. ‘Laurentina’
Hosta ‘Laurentina’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Laurentina' is a miniature cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'Galaxy' as the pod parent, with unknown pollen parentage. It is visually distinctive for its medium to dark green leaves streaked with chartreuse yellow and cream, edged with slightly rippled white margins, and for its unusual purple seed pods.
In the Garden
'Laurentina' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It is well-suited to partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and performs admirably in containers due to its miniature size. Companion plants include other small shade perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.375 in (8.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.625 in (4.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium to dark green streaked chartreuse yellow and cream slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 13.75–15.75 in (34.9–40.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | very unstable variegation |
| Notable characteristics | unusual purple seed pods, ideal in container |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Ghost Mouse’ (2014)
- H. ‘Needlepoint’ (2013)
- H. ‘Carin's Wedding’ (2012)
- H. ‘Her Royal Hotness’ (2012)
- H. ‘Little Hottie’ (2012)
- H. ‘Shake My Bootie’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3319