H. ‘Mikawa-no-yuki’
Hosta ‘Mikawa-no-yuki’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 by P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Mikawa-no-yuki' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blades are dull on the upper surface and bear a glaucous bloom underneath, with a tapered base and nine to ten vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well suited to rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size and blue-green foliage pair effectively with fine-textured shade plants such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, avoiding waterlogged soil. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from slugs and deer may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–16 in (35.6–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Mikawa-no-yuki’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Garnet Spires’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Greenhead Grafton Blues’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Little Brother’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Louie Louie’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Sister Garned’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Valley's Blind River’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Valley's Cover Lady’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Valley's Goldstriker’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Valley's Shipwreck's Cove’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Valley's White Beach’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3757