H. ‘My Secret’
Hosta ‘My Secret’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'My Secret' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins and a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
This hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones. Its small stature makes it an effective edging plant or accent among other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, the small, slightly rippled leaves of 'My Secret' may offer some resistance, though monitoring is recommended.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with .38in (1.0cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘My Secret’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Celery Satin’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dippity Dew’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3965