H. ‘None Lovelier’
Hosta ‘None Lovelier’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'None Lovelier' originated from a cross between *H.* 'Neat Splash' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Maekawa' (pollen parent). This medium-sized cultivar is visually distinctive for its heavily rippled, dull blue-green leaves with wide, greenish-yellow margins, combined with purple scapes and pods.
In the Garden
'None Lovelier' forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green foliage and gold margins hold color well. The substantial leaves and moderate corrugation make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds, pairing effectively with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. The heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be warranted in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.9 in (20.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.9 in (17.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25 to 1.25in (0.6 to 3.2cm) wide, greenish yellow, heavily rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated, lightly cupped and heavy substance |
| Flower scape height | 26–30 in (66.0–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | 3.2 |
| Notable characteristics | heavily rippled, shiny dark green leaves; bright yellow margins; white back; good substance; purple scapes and pods |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘None Lovelier’ as a parent:
- H. ‘White Butterflies’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4042