H. ‘You’re So Vein’
Hosta ‘You’re So Vein’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, this small hosta cultivar was hybridized from seedling lines PDN 01-086 and BME. ‘You’re So Vein’ is visually distinctive for its unusually prominent dark green leaf veins set against a lighter green leaf surface, combined with thick, nearly round leaves that have a cordate (heart-shaped) base.
In the Garden
‘You’re So Vein’ forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer some resistance to slugs and deer, though monitoring is still advisable in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 6–10 in (15.2–25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark leaf vein pattern with very thick leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: sdlg PDN 01-086
- Pollen parent: sldg BME
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6254