H. ‘Cute Little Delores’
Hosta ‘Cute Little Delores’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Cute Little Delores' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its intensely corrugated, nearly round leaves that are green with golden yellow margins, forming a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 19 inches (48.3 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges. Its compact size also makes it a good candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur, and appropriate management should be considered in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1315