H. ‘Walden Green’
Hosta ‘Walden Green’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, this miniature hosta of unknown parentage forms a compact, upright clump. Its distinguishing characteristic is the dark green leaf with slightly rippled margins, contrasting with a lighter center or edge (variegated pattern), though the specific variegation type is not documented in the registry.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, 'Walden Green' is suitable for the front of a shaded border, rock garden, or trough garden. Its miniature size and fast growth rate make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Pair with other small shade perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella* for textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 10–13 in (25.4–33.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
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 #6033