H. ‘Buttercup Baby’
Hosta ‘Buttercup Baby’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 from unknown parentage, 'Buttercup Baby' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its small, bright yellow leaves with green margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 2 inches (5.1 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, feature yellow flat margins, five vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a dull underside with a moderately flat profile and rounded base.
In the Garden
'Buttercup Baby' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its miniature size makes it well-suited for troughs, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border. Pair with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas for scale; it also thrives in containers where its diminutive proportions can be appreciated up close.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Buttercup Baby' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Seasonal colour change | chartreuse in summer |
| Notable characteristics | small, bright yellow leafs |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Marlu's Evelyn Lucile’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Marla Jean’ (2014)
- H. ‘Midas Mouse’ (2014)
- H. ‘Solar Mouse’ (2013)
- H. ‘Duane's Song’ (2012)
- H. ‘Trisha's Sunny Paradise’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #865. How we check this data.