H. ‘Cutie Pie’
Hosta ‘Cutie Pie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a seedling of Hosta 'William Lachman' with unknown pollen parent, 'Cutie Pie' is a small-sized hosta distinguished by its dark green leaves streaked with greenish yellow, pale yellow, and creamy white, with flat white margins. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, exhibit a slightly shiny upper surface and very shiny underside, with light waviness, light corrugation, and a moderately unruly habit.
In the Garden
'Cutie Pie' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, and its small stature makes it an excellent candidate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, miniature epimediums, or low-growing sedges that complement its diminutive scale.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in shaded, moist settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked greenish yellow, pale yellow, creamy white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately unruly |
| Flower scape height | 9–12 in (22.9–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | rare diminutive multicolored streaked pod parent from William Lachman |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of H. 'William Lachman' — H. ‘William Lachman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bob Koffler’ (2005)
- H. ‘Dorset Glenn’ (2005)
- H. ‘Ginsu Knife Supreme’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1317. How we check this data.