H. ‘Bitsy Green’
Hosta ‘Bitsy Green’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1985 by R. Savory, this miniature hosta cultivar derives from a cross between *Hosta longissima* (pod parent) and an unnamed green seedling (pollen parent). 'Bitsy Green' is distinguished by its narrow, glossy, variegated leaves with dark green margins and a compact, low-growing habit reaching only 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and height of 4 inches (10.2 cm), 'Bitsy Green' forms a tidy, low mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its small size and narrow leaves (5 inches long by 0.75 inch wide) make it an excellent candidate for container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade and pairs well with other miniature perennials such as small ferns or creeping sedums.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. longissima
- Pollen parent: green seedling
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Bitsy Green’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bitsy Blue’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Curly Top’ (1985)
- H. ‘Wagner's Petite’ (1985)
- H. ‘Hart's Tongue’ (1987)
- H. ‘Lorna’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #533