H. ‘Mingo’
Hosta ‘Mingo’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, ‘Mingo’ is a medium-sized variegated hosta of unknown parentage. Its ovate leaves have medium green margins and flat surfaces, with a slight sheen on both sides, and the plant is notably floriferous, producing abundant blooms.
In the Garden
‘Mingo’ forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 62 inches (157.5 cm) in diameter and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height, with leaves 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) wide bearing 8 to 10 vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not specified, standard protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 62 in (157.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.2 in (13.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very floriferous, blooms heavily, |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3773