H. ‘Limited Edition’

Hosta 'Limited Edition'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Limited Edition’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2001
Section classIII-1 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Limited Edition' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Placemat' as the pod parent. Its most distinctive features are the exceptionally deep, very dark green leaf margins that contrast with a lighter center, combined with heavily corrugated, puckered foliage and prominent veins.

In the Garden

'Limited Edition' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is noted for sun tolerance, making it suitable for sites that receive more light than typical hostas, though it performs best in partial shade. The substantial, deeply textured leaves pair well with fine-textured perennials such as ferns or astilbes, and the plant's compact size suits the front of borders or small garden spaces.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, puckered leaves offer good slug and deer resistance, though monitoring is advisable in high-pressure areas.

Size and leaf

Clump height16 in (40.6 cm)
Clump width18 in (45.7 cm)
Leaf length7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width5 in (12.7 cm)
Vein pairs14
Leafslightly shiny on top; dull underneath; deeply wavy and corrugated with prominent veins
Flower scape height22–25 in (55.9–63.5 cm)
Notable characteristicsvery deep green; exceptional substance; puckered with prominent veins and sun tolerant.

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

  • Pod parent: H. 'Placemat'

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #3415