H. ‘Lovey Dovey’
Hosta ‘Lovey Dovey’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Lovey Dovey' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its upright habit and small, ovate leaves with light green centers and creamy white margins. The leaves measure 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long and 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, with six vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
With a mature clump diameter of 5 inches (12.7 cm) and height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), 'Lovey Dovey' is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its upright growth habit and moderate growth rate make it an effective edging plant in partial to full shade, where its variegated leaves provide consistent contrast. The small scale also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where its compact form can be appreciated at close range.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lovey Dovey' may require protection from slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 13–14 in (33.0–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright habit of small variegated leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Cameo’ (2002)
- H. ‘Cookie Crumbs’ (2002)
- H. ‘Iced Lemon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (2006)
- H. ‘Imp’ (2006)
- H. ‘White Dove’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3547