H. ‘Secret Love’
Hosta ‘Secret Love’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Van Eechaute.
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Van Eechaute |
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by D. Van Eechaute, this small-sized sport produces a mound of broadly ovate, intensely blue-green leaves with narrow (0.5 cm), pale yellow margins. The foliage carries a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and the plant is noted for its fragrant flowers.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Secret Love' reaches approximately 11 inches (28 cm) in height and 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, mound-like habit with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small stature and fragrant blooms make it a useful companion for ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.2 in (28.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.7 in (39.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.7 in (11.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green with .2in (0.5cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 13.4–15.8 in (34.0–40.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | variegated hosta with fragrant flowers |
| Plant patent | PBR20843 QZ |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Border Favourite’ (2004)
- H. ‘Clown's Collar’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lakeside Zesty Zeno’ (2004)
- H. ‘Raspberries and Cream’ (2004)
- H. ‘Stitch in Time’ (2004)
- H. ‘Anne’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5030. How we check this data.