H. ‘Cody’
Hosta ‘Cody’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, 'Cody' is a miniature hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between Hosta 'Shining Tot' and Hosta venusta. It is visually distinctive for its very shiny, ovate leaves with dark green margins and a rounded base, combining the glossy foliage of its parentage with the compact habit of H. venusta.
In the Garden
'Cody' forms a low, mound-like clump reaching 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its shiny leaf surfaces are most visible. Suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, it also thrives in containers due to its miniature size. Companion plants include small ferns, Heuchera, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the glossy foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Shiny, venusta-like leaves with good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Shining Tot' — H. ‘Shining Tot’
- Pollen parent: H. venusta
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Cody’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Concordia Petite’ (1996)
- H. ‘Front Forty’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lakeside Twiddle Dee’ (1996)
- H. ‘Louie’ (1996)
- H. ‘Missie Mouse’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1110. How we check this data.