H. ‘Wonderful’
Hosta ‘Wonderful’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Wonderful' is a miniature cultivar derived from Hosta 'Little Wonder' (pod parent) with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its small, lance-elliptic leaves with a green center and flat yellow margins, a blunt leaf tip, and a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Wonderful' reaches a mature spread of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and a height of 3 inches (7.6 cm), forming a low, dense mound. Its miniature size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs effectively with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella, and performs well in containers when given consistent moisture.
Care Notes
Plant in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods; fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage, particularly in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 4–6 in (10.2–15.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow changes to greenish-yellow |
| Notable characteristics | blunt end to the leaf blade |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Little Wonder' — H. ‘Little Wonder’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Golden Gem’ (2005)
- H. ‘Vina’ (2006)
- H. ‘Brooklynn's Baby Doll’ (2007)
- H. ‘Gold Edger Supreme’ (2003)
- H. ‘Little Lulu’ (2003)
- H. ‘Longboard Stringer’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6177. How we check this data.