H. ‘Minimoon’
Hosta ‘Minimoon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1992 as a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Blue Moon', 'Minimoon' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green, highly glossy leaves and compact, dome-shaped habit. The leaf blades are 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, with medium blue-green margins, a very shiny upper surface, a dull underside, and rounded bases; each leaf bears 11 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Minimoon' reaches a mature diameter of 5 inches (12.7 cm) and a height of 4.5 inches (11.4 cm), making it suitable for trough gardens, rockeries, or the front edge of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other diminutive perennials such as miniature ferns, *Heuchera* cultivars, or small sedges. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitoring and preventive measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue Moon' — H. ‘Blue Moon’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Moon' — H. ‘Blue Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Ellen’ (1987)
- H. ‘Daniel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Lakeside Neat Petite’ (1991)
- H. ‘Popo’ (1993)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3776