H. ‘Cotillion’
Hosta ‘Cotillion’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, Hosta 'Cotillion' is a miniature cultivar derived from a cross between a H. 'Breeder's Choice' seedling and a hybrid of H. nakaiana × H. 'Kii Hime'. It is visually distinctive for its small, dark green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins and a pronounced contrast between a dull upper surface and a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
'Hosta' Cotillion forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. Its small size and tolerance for typical hosta-growing conditions make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs well with other miniature hostas or small shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella and is an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protection from deer and slugs may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.13 in (2.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | dark green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, smooth margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Breeder's Choice'
- Pollen parent: H. nakaiana x H. 'Kii Hime'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Herbie’ (1995)
- H. ‘Lakeside Explosion’ (1995)
- H. ‘White Dove’ (1995)
- H. ‘Muffie’ (1996)
- H. ‘Whippersnapper’ (1994)
- H. ‘Lakeside Small Fry’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1212. How we check this data.