H. ‘Bossy Pants’
Hosta ‘Bossy Pants’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Bossy Pants' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, very shiny green leaves with gold margins that exhibit a streaked yellow and green pattern and slightly rippled edges.
In the Garden
'Bossy Pants' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | streaked yellow and green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–11 in (25.4–27.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Coach Millboy Miller’ (2012)
- H. ‘Country Cousin’ (2012)
- H. ‘Drill Baby Drill’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #762