H. ‘Vilmoriniana’
Hosta ‘Vilmoriniana’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Vilmoriniana' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. Its variegated leaves feature light green, slightly rippled margins with a dull upper surface and a slightly shiny underside, distinguishing it from many small hostas with uniform leaf textures.
In the Garden
'Vilmoriniana' forms a compact mound 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its small size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Pair with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Vilmoriniana' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly on its dull-surfaced leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Vilmoriniana’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Diamond Jubilee’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6007