H. ‘Lunar Night’
Hosta ‘Lunar Night’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lunar Magic', 'Lunar Night' is a large, variegated cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaf margins and dull-surfaced foliage. The leaves are cordate at the base, measuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with 9 to 10 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Lunar Night' forms a substantial clump reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its dark green margins contrast effectively with lighter center coloration. This large hosta is well-suited for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant in woodland gardens, pairing naturally with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lunar Magic' — H. ‘Lunar Magic’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3564