H. ‘Venus’
Hosta ‘Venus’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1993 as a sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Venus' is a large, variegated cultivar distinguished by its smooth, cordate leaves with medium green margins and very shiny surfaces on both sides. The leaf blades reach 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) in length and 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in width, with 10 to 11 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial clump, maturing to 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height, with green scapes rising to 28 inches (71.1 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glossy foliage is less prone to scorching. Suitable companions include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size makes it appropriate for mid-border or specimen placement.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green smooth margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5994