H. ‘Little Wonder’
Hosta ‘Little Wonder’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. & E. Lachman.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | W. & E. Lachman |
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by W. & E. Lachman, 'Little Wonder' is a miniature hosta of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its small, dark green leaves with broad creamy white margins, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Little Wonder' reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with other small perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its diminutive size also makes it an excellent choice for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and 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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 14–16 in (35.6–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
15 published registry records name Hosta ‘Little Wonder’ as a parent: 2 sports and 13 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Little Wonder’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Cute as a Button’ (2009)
- H. ‘Wonder Woman’ (2013)
Seedlings of H. ‘Little Wonder’ (13), by registration year
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Con Te Partiro’ (2004)
- H. ‘Goldfinch’ (2004)
- H. ‘Tic Tac’ (2004)
- H. ‘Wonderful’ (2005)
- H. ‘Woodland Elf’ (2005)
- H. ‘Baby Bear’ (2009)
- H. ‘Minnesota Wild’ (2013)
- H. ‘Marlu's Carrie Lynn’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Evelyn Lucile’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Sandra Jill’ (2014)
- H. ‘Light of Day’ (2016)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Tiddlywinks’ (1989)
- H. ‘Carrie Ann’ (1988)
- H. ‘Jo Jo’ (1987)
- H. ‘Little Bo Peep’ (1991)
- H. ‘Stiletto’ (1987)
- H. ‘Minnie Bell’ (1985)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3475. How we check this data.