H. ‘Baby Booties’
Hosta ‘Baby Booties’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, Hosta 'Baby Booties' is a miniature cultivar derived from open pollinated seedling #OP99. It is visually distinctive for its small, broadly ovate leaves with cordate (heart-shaped) bases, featuring medium green centers and creamy white, flat margins of 0.6 to 1.3 cm (0.25 to 0.5 in) wide.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 30.5 cm (12 in) in diameter and 17.8 cm (7 in) in height, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or small containers due to its diminutive size. Companion plants might include other small shade perennials such as miniature ferns or Heuchera cultivars.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | little heart shaped leaves look like a baby flower arrangement |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: open pollinated seedling #OP99
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Baby Booties’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Baby Toes’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Calico Mouse Ears’ (2012)
- H. ‘White Wedding’ (2012)
- H. ‘Forest Treasure’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mini Skirt’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mouse Capades’ (2013)
- H. ‘Neutrino’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #376. How we check this data.