H. ‘Lemontini’
Hosta ‘Lemontini’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Lemontini' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a golden yellow sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Dimples' crossed with *Hosta* 'Shining Tot'. Its most distinctive visual feature is the golden yellow foliage that forms a compact, mound-like clump, with leaves bearing green centers and gold margins.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta reaches 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and spreads to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. The golden yellow leaves pair effectively with darker-leaved companions such as heucheras or ferns, and the plant adapts readily to container culture.
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 damage foliage, so monitor regularly and apply control measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–16 in (25.4–40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | miniature mound of golden yellow foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: golden yellow sport of H. 'Blue Dimples' — H. ‘Blue Dimples’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Shining Tot' — H. ‘Shining Tot’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lemontini’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dinner Mint’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3358