H. ‘Smuggler's Cove’
Hosta ‘Smuggler's Cove’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Hidden Cove' registered in 2009, 'Smuggler's Cove' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its lanceolate leaves with medium green margins and a narrow, irregular central variegation. The leaf base is rounded, and each leaf bears six to seven vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Smuggler's Cove' reaches a mature diameter of 26 inches (66 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its compact size. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Hidden Cove' — H. ‘Hidden Cove’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5230