H. ‘Ballerina’
Hosta ‘Ballerina’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by R. Savory, this small hybrid of Hosta venusta produces compact clumps with variegated foliage. Its ovate leaves have medium green margins and a lighter center, with 3 to 4 vein pairs per leaf.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, forming a dense mound suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers. Its compact size makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, plants may be damaged by slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Pearl Lake’ (1982)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Tall Twister’ (1973)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #392. How we check this data.