H. ‘Croutons’
Hosta ‘Croutons’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Tiny Tears' registered in 2003, 'Croutons' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with streaked green and creamy white flat margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 2.75 inches (7.0 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, display a dull upper surface and slightly shiny underside, with 4 to 5 vein pairs and a lightly wavy margin.
In the Garden
'Croutons' forms a compact mound 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, with moderate growth rate, and pairs well with other miniature hostas or small shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its diminutive size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Croutons' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | streaked green and creamy white flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 6–20 in (15.2–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | streaked yellow in the spring |
| Notable characteristics | miniature streaked cultivar |
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-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’ (2003)
- H. ‘Good Lovin’ (2002)
- H. ‘Jason’ (2002)
- H. ‘Nougat’ (2004)
- H. ‘Royal Mouse Ears’ (2004)
- H. ‘Short and Sweet’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1276. How we check this data.