H. ‘Wedding Band’
Hosta ‘Wedding Band’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, 'Wedding Band' is a miniature sport distinguished by its blue-green leaves edged with narrow, yellow margins. The foliage is elliptic with a rounded base, dull on the upper surface and bearing a glaucous bloom beneath, with three to five vein pairs per leaf.
In the Garden
'Wedding Band' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, making it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials such as heuchera and tiarella. Its miniature stature also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Wedding Band' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | green with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; smooth |
| Flower scape height | 15–20 in (38.1–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Butterfly’ (2012)
- H. ‘Alakazaam’ (2008)
- H. ‘Pitter Patter’ (2007)
- H. ‘Fairy Frizzle’ (2006)
- H. ‘Hush Puppie’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lemon Delight’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6068