H. ‘Bye Bob’
Hosta ‘Bye Bob’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Axmear & M. Gilligan.
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Originator | R. Axmear & M. Gilligan |
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by R. Axmear and M. Gilligan, 'Bye Bob' is a miniature hosta derived from Hosta kikutii as the pod parent with open pollination. The cultivar is distinguished by its upright, twisted, and folded leaves of medium blue-green with heavily rippled margins, creating a dense, textured mound of narrow foliage.
In the Garden
'Bye Bob' reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreads to 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. Its small size and distinctive wavy, twisted leaves make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or fine-textured groundcovers. It is also well-suited to container cultivation, given its compact dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may browse hostas, the small, upright foliage of 'Bye Bob' may be less accessible to slugs than broader-leaved cultivars; typical hosta-growing zones apply.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green heavy rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; deeply to intensely wavy and twisted |
| Flower scape height | 9–10 in (22.9–25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small plant, twisted and folded upright wavy leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'kikutii'
- Pollen parent: OP
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Briar Patch’ (2014)
- H. ‘Ems Pfeil’ (2016)
- H. ‘Job’ (2012)
- H. ‘Slim and Trim’ (2010)
- H. ‘Tet-A-Poo’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #870. How we check this data.