H. ‘Wonder Woman’
Hosta ‘Wonder Woman’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Little Wonder', 'Wonder Woman' is a small, fast-multiplying cultivar distinguished by its highly variable leaf variegation. The ovate, dull-surfaced leaves feature a streaked pattern of medium green and cream, with white margins of inconsistent width, creating a mottled rather than uniformly banded appearance.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 11 inches (27.9 cm) and height of 6 inches (15.2 cm), 'Wonder Woman' forms a compact, mound-like clump suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for the genus, and its rapid growth rate makes it effective as a small-scale groundcover or edging plant. Companion plantings may include ferns, tiarella, or small sedges that echo its modest stature.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Wonder Woman' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and protective measures are recommended in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | streaked medium green and cream cream, highly variable width, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 10–11 in (25.4–27.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaked small cultivar, multiplies fast |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Little Wonder' — H. ‘Little Wonder’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Jungle Fever’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lightning Flash’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mighty Special’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6176