H. ‘Briar Patch’
Hosta ‘Briar Patch’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 from unknown parentage, Hosta 'Briar Patch' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green, heavily rippled leaves that are deeply cupped, twisted, folded, and wavy. The lance-shaped foliage, with 4 to 5 vein pairs and a tapered base, presents a dull upper surface and a dull to glaucous bloom beneath, creating a compact plant of unusual textural complexity.
In the Garden
'Briar Patch' reaches a mature diameter of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), with an upright habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small stature makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants such as small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges complement its blue-green foliage without overwhelming the plant's scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium to intensly blue-green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull to glacous bloom underneath; deeply cupped, deeply twisted, deeply folded, deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | deep blue to blue green |
| Notable characteristics | ruffled, wavy, pointed blue in a small sized plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Bye Bob’ (2015)
- H. ‘Ems Pfeil’ (2016)
- H. ‘Job’ (2012)
- H. ‘Slim and Trim’ (2010)
- H. ‘Tet-A-Poo’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #793. How we check this data.