H. ‘Money Honey’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Money Honey' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and notably heavy leaf substance. The ovate leaves, measuring 19.1 cm long and 10.2 cm wide, feature slightly rippled yellow margins and a moderately flat profile, with 9 to 10 vein pairs and a cordate base.

In the Garden

'Money Honey' forms a mound-like clump reaching 43.2 cm in height and 81.3 cm in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial leaves provide good resistance to tattering. The yellowish-green scapes, rising 83.8 to 88.9 cm tall, bear pale lavender flowers in midsummer. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials, and its medium size suits border fronts or woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy substance offers some resistance to slug damage, though standard slug control measures remain advisable in damp conditions.