H. ‘Mojito’
Hosta ‘Mojito’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Avocado', 'Mojito' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its highly glossy, medium green leaves with flat margins and a very shiny underside. The ovate leaves, measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, feature 12 to 13 vein pairs and a moderately wavy texture, creating a uniform, reflective mound.
In the Garden
'Mojito' reaches a mature spread of 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), forming a dense, mound-like clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders, though it is less suited to containers due to its large dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the glossy foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Avocado' — H. ‘Avocado’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3838