H. ‘Starry Starry Night’
Hosta ‘Starry Starry Night’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Starry Starry Night' is a small-sized variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Blue June' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Tot Tot' (pollen parent). Its visual distinction lies in the dark green leaf margins that contrast with a lighter center, combined with a slightly shiny surface on both sides and a cordate leaf base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a fast-growing mound reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its small size and compact habit allow it to fit well in rock gardens or container plantings, paired with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The green scapes, 26 to 28 inches (66.0 to 71.1 cm) tall, bear flowers typical of the genus.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in well-drained soil, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26–28 in (66.0–71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue June' — H. ‘Blue June’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tot Tot' — H. ‘Tot Tot’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5373