H. ‘Venessa’
Hosta ‘Venessa’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Masquerade' registered in 1999, 'Venessa' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its variegated leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a dull upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside. The leaves are 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, with five vein pairs and a tapered base, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate and a mound-like habit. It is suitable for shaded borders, rock gardens, or container culture due to its miniature size; companions include other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials. Green scapes 16 to 18 inches (40.6 to 45.7 cm) tall bear typical hosta flowers in summer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring; like most hostas, 'Venessa' is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Masquerade' — H. ‘Masquerade’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Gummy Bear’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lillie’ (1999)
- H. ‘Little Bit’ (1999)
- H. ‘Saw Mill’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5986