H. ‘Smiley Face’
Hosta ‘Smiley Face’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Smiley Face' is a small cultivar resulting from a cross between a *H. clausa normalis* F2 seedling and *H.* 'Strawberry Banana Smoothie'. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, green leaves with flat yellow margins, combined with pink petioles and pink scapes.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a mound 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. This small hosta is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as heucheras or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly on new foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes white in sun, remains yellow in shade |
| Notable characteristics | small round yellow leaves with good substance and pink petioles and pink scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. clausa normalis F2 seedling
- Pollen parent: H. 'Strawberry Banana Smoothie' — H. ‘Strawberry Banana Smoothie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5219