H. ‘Captain Atom’
Hosta ‘Captain Atom’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Surprised by Joy' registered in 1999, 'Captain Atom' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its small green leaves with white margins that are streaked with green. The leaf blades are slightly rippled, with a rounded base and a slight sheen on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Captain Atom' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) and a height of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), forming a compact, mound-like habit. Its small size and moderate growth rate make it well suited for troughs, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs effectively with other miniature hostas or small woodland perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Captain Atom' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | white streaked with green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–9 in (20.3–22.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Surprised by Joy' — H. ‘Surprised by Joy’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Captain Atom’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Pipin the Short’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Genesee Splashing’ (1999)
- H. ‘Nordic Racer’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bilben Little Atlantis’ (1998)
- H. ‘Cubby Bear’ (2000)
- H. ‘Little Chickadee’ (2000)
- H. ‘Teeny-bopper’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #908. How we check this data.