H. ‘Stone's Valentine’
Hosta ‘Stone's Valentine’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone & Piedmont Gardens & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Stone & Piedmont Gardens & P. Ruh |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by D. Stone, Piedmont Gardens, and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Stone's Valentine' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its small, cordate green leaves with yellow-green margins, forming a compact mound 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) tall and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Stone's Valentine' performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature spread of approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) with a height of 4.5 inches (11.4 cm). Its diminutive size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, where it can be paired with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. The cultivar also adapts readily to container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Birchwood Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Tweeny’ (1989)
- H. ‘Abiqua Ground Cover’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Miniature’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5401