H. ‘Over the Moon’
Hosta ‘Over the Moon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Over the Moon' is a large cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H*. 'Zany Janie' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves bordered by wide, pure white margins, a combination that provides strong contrast in the garden.
In the Garden
This hosta forms a mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its broad, ovate leaves with cordate bases and flat margins make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in part-shade to shade. The bright white margins pair well with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras, and the plant's substantial leaf substance helps it hold up in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer some resistance to slugs, though monitoring is still advisable in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, pure white, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright white margin, good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Zany Janie' — H. ‘Zany Janie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4183