H. ‘Applique’
Hosta ‘Applique’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 as a sport of unknown origin, Hosta 'Applique' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its thick, leathery leaves with creamy white margins and pronounced white striping that extends through the petiole. The ovate, medium-green leaves (14.6 cm long, 7.0 cm wide) bear 5 to 6 vein pairs and display creamy white mottling and stripes along a 0.6 cm wide, flat, creamy white margin, with a slightly shiny upper and lower surface.
In the Garden
'Applique' forms a compact, slow-growing mound 22.9 cm (9 in) tall and 40.6 cm (16 in) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegation remains stable, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green w creamy white mottling & stripes with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 9–10 in (22.9–25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Thick, leathery leaves with very pronounced striping that extends down through the petiole. Shows some mottling. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of unknown origin
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Anna the Stripper’ (2016)
- H. ‘Brianna T.’ (2016)
- H. ‘Bubble Dance’ (2016)
- H. ‘Buffalo Black Soup’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #305. How we check this data.