H. ‘Wagon Wheels’
Hosta ‘Wagon Wheels’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1971 by E. Minks, *Hosta* 'Wagon Wheels' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Golden Nugget' and forms a medium-sized clump. Its leaves are grey-green with chartreuse to gold margins, a color pattern that distinguishes it from its parent.
In the Garden
'Wagon Wheels' reaches 15 inches (38 cm) in both height and spread, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its rounded, cupped leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant’s compact habit also suits container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Golden Nugget' — H. ‘Golden Nugget’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Wagon Wheels’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Golden Wheels’ (sport)
- H. ‘Muriel Seaver Brown’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Sea Lotus Leaf’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Antioch’ (1979)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6029