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.
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. ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Skies’ (1988)
- H. ‘Brother Ronald’ (1988)
- H. ‘Fragrant Blue’ (1988)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Indigo’ (1984)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4069