H. ‘Mogul’
Hosta ‘Mogul’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by R. Savory, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'August Moon' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Tokudama' (pollen parent). 'Mogul' is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, featuring bright green margins surrounding a lighter leaf center, a pattern inherited from its parentage.
In the Garden
'Mogul' reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height with a spread of 15 inches (38.1 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or small woodland settings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its compact habit also makes it appropriate 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. Like most hostas, 'Mogul' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3835. How we check this data.