H. ‘Timeless Beauty’
Hosta ‘Timeless Beauty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Catherine', 'Timeless Beauty' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaf centers and wide, white margins. The ovate leaves measure 3.9 inches (9.9 cm) long and 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) wide, with eight vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a dull underside. The white margin is 0.8 inches (2.0 cm) wide, contrasting sharply with the flat, dark blue-green interior. The blue scape reaches up to 13.8 inches (35.1 cm) in height.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 15.7 inches (39.9 cm) and height of 9.8 inches (24.9 cm), 'Timeless Beauty' forms a compact, upright clump with moderate growth. It is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture, and performs best in partial to full shade, though it exhibits notable sun resistance. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The cultivar is noted for slug resistance, but standard deer deterrents may still be necessary in areas with high deer pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.8 in (24.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.7 in (39.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.4 in (6.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | white with .8in (2.0cm) wide, dark blue, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | slug and sun resistant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Catherine' — H. ‘Catherine’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5140