H. ‘Vincent Nale’

Overview

Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Vincent Nale' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage (pollen parent unknown), with *H.* 'Reptilian' as the pod parent. Its distinctive appearance derives from tightly clustered, waving, and tapered leaves of blue-green coloration with medium green margins, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

'Vincent Nale' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and is well suited to small gardens, rockeries, or container cultivation due to its small size. Companion plants might include ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials that complement its muted blue-green foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate barriers or deterrents are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.