H. ‘Miss Saigon’
Hosta ‘Miss Saigon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
A sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Miss Saigon' was registered in 1999. This large cultivar is distinguished by its medium dark green leaves with creamy white margins, forming a fast-growing, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Miss Saigon' reaches a mature diameter of 39 inches (99.1 cm) and a height of 17 inches (43.2 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its broad, cordate-based leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's fast growth rate allows it to fill space quickly in woodland or shaded garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Miss Saigon' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 39 in (99.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3809