H. ‘Wonderful’

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.