H. ‘Lovin' Spoonful’

Overview

Registered in 2007, this miniature hybrid from Hosta 'Peter Pan' (seed parent) and Hosta 'Sun Power' (pollen parent) is distinguished by its small, deeply cupped, nearly round leaves of blue-green with a glaucous bloom beneath. The upright, slow-growing plant forms a compact mound reaching 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm) on green stems with purple bases.

In the Garden

This miniature hosta is well suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where its cupped foliage and modest dimensions provide textural contrast. It performs best in partial to full shade and reaches a mature spread of roughly 8 inches (20.3 cm), making it an excellent candidate for container cultivation or small-scale plantings. Companion plants might include other miniature hostas, small ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers such as Sedum or Tiarella.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary in garden settings.