H. ‘Number One’
Hosta ‘Number One’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Lighty.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Lighty |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by R. Lighty, this small blue-green hosta is a hybrid of Hosta venusta. It forms a dense, low mound of leaves with subtle undulations along the margins, distinguishing it from the typical smooth-edged H. venusta parent.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Number One' reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and spreads to 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a border or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its compact size and blue-green foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas. It can also be grown in containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in areas with high deer pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | blue green some undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Trumpet’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Ice’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Line’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4069. How we check this data.