H. ‘Oh My Heart’
Hosta ‘Oh My Heart’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 by an unknown breeder, 'Oh My Heart' is a medium-sized variegated hosta distinguished by its heavily corrugated, deeply cupped foliage and fasciated scapes bearing 300–400 tiny blooms. The leaves are nearly round with dark green, slightly rippled margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size and rounded habit make it suitable for border fronts or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; deeply cupped and deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 10–14 in (25.4–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | registrant believes plant displays tetraploid character; heavily corrugated foliage; 300-400 tiny blooms on fasciated scapes beginning at the foliage height. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4093