H. ‘Cookie Crumbs’
Hosta ‘Cookie Crumbs’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of Hosta 'Tiny Tears', 'Cookie Crumbs' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its small, ovate leaves with pure white margins on a medium green center. The leaf margins are narrow, measuring approximately 0.1 inches (0.3 cm) wide, and slightly rippled, creating a crisp variegation on a venusta-type leaf form.
In the Garden
'Cookie Crumbs' reaches a mature spread of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), forming a dense, mound-like clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders due to its miniature stature. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or other diminutive perennials that do not overwhelm its scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the tender foliage is susceptible to damage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green with .1in (0.3cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–15 in (25.4–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | white margin on a venusta type leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Tiny Tears' — H. ‘Tiny Tears’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Cameo’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kifukurin Ko Mame’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kifukurin Ubatake’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lovey Dovey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Shirofukurin Hime Iwa’ (2002)
- H. ‘Carolingian’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1152. How we check this data.