H. ‘My Lucky Star’
Hosta ‘My Lucky Star’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Kiwi Full Monty', 'My Lucky Star' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaf centers with white margins. The leaves are elliptic with rounded bases, measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, with eight pairs of veins; the white margin is approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and flat, while the blue-green center is dull on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 31.5 inches (80.0 cm) in diameter and 15.75 inches (40.0 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. It is noted for sun resistance, making it suitable for brighter positions than many hostas, though it performs reliably in typical hosta-growing zones with partial to dappled shade. Its medium stature and bold variegation pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials in border or woodland settings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15.75 in (40 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31.5 in (80 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | green edge white with 1in (2.5cm) wide, blue-green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 23.6 in (59.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | sun resistant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Kiwi Full Monty' — H. ‘Kiwi Full Monty’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3848