H. ‘Midnight Storm’
Hosta ‘Midnight Storm’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Black Satin', 'Midnight Storm' is a small, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its dark green, broadly ovate leaves with irregular streaking of lighter green or yellow. The leaves are lightly twisted and folded, with slightly rippled margins and a cordate base, presenting a textured, heart-shaped appearance.
In the Garden
'Midnight Storm' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It thrives in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small shade perennials that complement its dark foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Midnight Storm' is susceptible to slug damage; monitor for pests and use barriers or controls as needed. Deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green with irregular streking slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–26 in (50.8–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green, heart-shaped leaves with irregular streaking |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Black Satin' — H. ‘Lakeside Black Satin’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bob Koffler’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cutie Pie’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3742