H. ‘Leona’
Hosta ‘Leona’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Rachel', 'Leona' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with radiant golden yellow margins. The broadly ovate, lightly wavy foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with eight vein pairs and a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Leona' forms a mound-like clump reaching 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins maintain their brightest coloration without scorching. The compact size suits border fronts, rock gardens, or container plantings, and pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 21–24 in (53.3–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | radiant golden coloration |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Rachel' — H. ‘Rachel’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3363