H. ‘She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful’
Hosta ‘She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful' is a large cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins. The broadly ovate, slightly cupped leaves are corrugated and measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with 13 to 14 vein pairs and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
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 regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28–34 in (71.1–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | Turns more golden as season progresses. |
| Notable characteristics | Tight mound of corrugated, slightly cupped golden leaves. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Hobby Time’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5086