H. ‘Love Poem’
Hosta ‘Love Poem’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Love Poem' is a small, mound-forming cultivar with *H.* 'Lemon Honey' as the pod parent and open-pollinated seed parentage. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with bright gold, slightly rippled margins, and its compact, full habit that produces a dense mound of bright yellow-green foliage.
In the Garden
'Love Poem' reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture due to its small size. Its bright gold-edged leaves provide contrast when paired with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–18 in (30.5–45.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | from yellow to greenish yellow with season |
| Notable characteristics | small, full, bright yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Lemon Honey' — H. ‘Lemon Honey’
- Pollen parent: OP
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3537