H. ‘Artist's Palette’
Hosta ‘Artist's Palette’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Kuk's Forest Nursery.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Kuk's Forest Nursery |
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by Kuk's Forest Nursery, 'Artist's Palette' is a miniature hosta derived from a hybrid of H. 'Neat Splash'. Its distinguishing feature is variegated foliage with streaked margins, glossy upper and lower leaf surfaces, and a compact habit reaching only 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
This diminutive cultivar is well-suited to shaded or partially shaded positions in the garden, where its small size makes it ideal for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a border. Mature plants form a tight clump of leaves measuring 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) long and 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide, with three vein pairs per leaf. Its miniature stature recommends it for container cultivation, where it pairs effectively with other small-scale shade perennials such as miniature ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Artist's Palette' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | glossy on top; glossy underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Little Jim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Mister Gee’ (1995)
- H. ‘Bilben Little Atlantis’ (1998)
- H. ‘Captain Atom’ (1999)
- H. ‘Genesee Splashing’ (1999)
- H. ‘Nordic Racer’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #327. How we check this data.