H. ‘Little Miss Magic’

Hosta ‘Little Miss Magic’ is a registered cultivar (2004) .

Year registered	2004
Section class	IV-3 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Little Miss Magic' is a small-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Estralita'* and *H. 'Tardiflora'*. It forms a tight, mound-like clump of lanceolate leaves that emerge bright yellow with slightly rippled, yellow margins, gradually maturing to light green with gold margins.

In the Garden

'Little Miss Magic' reaches approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its compact size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or low-growing shade perennials that complement its bright foliage.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.

Size and leaf

Clump height	8 in (20.3 cm)
Clump width	18 in (45.7 cm)
Leaf length	7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width	2 in (5.1 cm)
Vein pairs	4
Leaf	yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy
Flower scape height	14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm)
Seasonal colour change	emerges bright yellow becomes light green
Notable characteristics	tight mound of wavy lanceolate bright yellow leaves which become light green

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Estralita'
Pollen parent: H. 'Tardiflora'

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Little Miss Magic’ as a parent:

H. ‘Little Starlet’ (sport)

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #3454