H. ‘Lucky in Love’
Hosta ‘Lucky in Love’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Lucky in Love' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with Hosta 'Zany Janie' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its ovate leaves with creamy white centers and light green, slightly rippled margins, combined with variegated inflorescence leaves.
In the Garden
This small hosta forms a mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact size makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials complement its low, spreading habit.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lucky in Love' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .75in (1.9cm) wide, light green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | striking variegation, pretty flowers, variegated inflorescence leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Zany Janie' — H. ‘Zany Janie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sunset Grooves’ (2011)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3554. How we check this data.