H. ‘Masquerade’

Hosta ‘Masquerade’ is a registered cultivar (2009) , originated by AHS, K. Walek.

Year registered	2009
Registrant	AHS, K. Walek
Section class	V-6a (Miniature)

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek (AHS), this miniature hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta venusta* and a sport of *Hosta sieboldii*. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its white leaf margins with a green, slightly rippled center, a reversal of the typical green-with-white-margin pattern found in many variegated hostas.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Masquerade' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of miniature hostas, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.

Size and leaf

Clump height	6 in (15.2 cm)
Clump width	18 in (45.7 cm)
Leaf length	3.75 in (9.5 cm)
Leaf width	1.5 in (3.8 cm)
Vein pairs	5
Leaf	white with .03 to .06in (0.1 to 0.2cm) wide, green, slightly rippled margins; moderately rippled; moderately twisted
Flower scape height	20 in (50.8 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. venusta
Pollen parent: H. sieboldii sport

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Masquerade’ as a parent:

H. ‘Dixie Chick’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Little Dragon’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Littlest Angel’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Munchkin’ (sport)
H. ‘Neutron Star’ (sport)
H. ‘Venessa’ (sport)
H. ‘Whippersnapper’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #3676