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.
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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. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Lakeside Neat Petite’ (1991)
- H. ‘Popo’ (1993)
- H. ‘Blue Blush’ (1988)
- H. ‘Rocknoll Blue Dwarf’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3776. How we check this data.