H. ‘Margin of Error’
Hosta ‘Margin of Error’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Artist's Palette' registered in 1995, 'Margin of Error' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins. The leaf surface carries a glaucous bloom on both top and bottom, while the margins are smooth and approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Margin of Error' reaches a mature height of 14 inches (35.6 cm) with a spread of 15 inches (38.1 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is preserved. Its moderate growth rate and compact habit allow pairing with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas in shaded settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the tender white margins may be particularly attractive to pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, smooth margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Artist's Palette'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Bob Olson’ (1995)
- H. ‘Crow's Nest’ (1995)
- H. ‘Picadello’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3639. How we check this data.