H. ‘Cute as a Button’
Hosta ‘Cute as a Button’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Cute as a Button' is a miniature sport of a H. 'Little Wonder' variegated seedling. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its creamy white leaf centers bordered by medium green margins, a color pattern that remains stable and does not exhibit the melt-out common in some white-centered hostas.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in height, with a slow to medium growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the white leaf centers remain bright without scorching. Suitable companions include other small shade perennials such as Heuchera and small ferns; its diminutive size also makes it an excellent choice for troughs, fairy gardens, or containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | dull to slightly shiny on top; dull to slightly shiny underneath; moderately cupped; moderately twisted; lightly folded; lightly wavy; lightly corrugated, flat |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | vigorous creamy white centered mini; does not appear to melt out |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a H. 'Little Wonder' variegated seedling — H. ‘Little Wonder’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Little Willie’ (2009)
- H. ‘Littlest Angel’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lydia’ (2009)
- H. ‘Masquerade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mighty Moe’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1314. How we check this data.