H. ‘Love Bug’
Hosta ‘Love Bug’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Love Bug' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage, the pod parent being a streaked selection of *H.* 'Eleanor Lachman'. It is visually distinctive for its small, flat, broadly ovate leaves with light green margins and a slightly shiny surface, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Love Bug' reaches a mature size of 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate and a mound-like habit. It is well-suited to partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its diminutive stature makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars, and its compact size also suits container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and appropriate controls are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small round flat leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: streaked selection of H. 'Eleanor Lachman
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Love Bug’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Good Lovin’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cantabi’ (2001)
- H. ‘March for Life’ (2001)
- H. ‘Amanuma’ (2002)
- H. ‘DaPra's Delight’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3529