H. ‘Margaret’
Hosta ‘Margaret’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Stone & P. Ruh |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by D. Stone and P. Ruh, Hosta 'Margaret' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with medium green margins and an unstated center color, borne on a compact plant reaching only 5 inches in height and 7 inches in diameter.
In the Garden
'Hosta' is best suited to partial to full shade, where its small stature—5 inches tall and 7 inches wide—makes it an ideal specimen for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its diminutive size also lends itself well to container cultivation. Companion plants might include other miniature hostas or small shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, though the small leaves may be less appealing than larger cultivars.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Hart's Tongue’ (1987)
- H. ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Suzuki Thumbnail’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Ground Cover’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Miniature’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3632. How we check this data.