H. ‘Valencia’
Hosta ‘Valencia’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, *Hosta* 'Valencia' is a small-sized cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'Iron Gate Delight' as the pollen parent. It is visually distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on the upper surface and a very shiny underside, each leaf bearing a creamy white, slightly rippled margin approximately 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Valencia' reaches a mature diameter of 14 inches (35.6 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may damage foliage, the thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate resistance; monitor and control pests as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | streaked blue green with .6in (1.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. 'Iron Gate Delight' — H. ‘Iron Gate Delight’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5913