H. ‘Love Poem’

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.