H. ‘Decorata’
Hosta ‘Decorata’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Unknown.
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Unknown |
| Registrant | AHS |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered with the American Hosta Society in 2002, *Hosta* 'Decorata' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage and originator. Its distinguishing features are dark green, elliptic leaves with irregular creamy white margins approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide, occasionally showing gray streaking into the blade, and a slightly rippled, lightly corrugated surface.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a mound 13 inches (33.0 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. This historic cultivar is noted for its toughness and hardiness, performing well in typical hosta-growing zones with partial to full shade. Its small size and blunt leaf shape suit it for front-of-border positions, rock gardens, or container culture, where it pairs effectively with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While generally robust, foliage may be damaged by slugs and deer in moist, shaded conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.38 in (13.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.88 in (9.9 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, irregular creamy white with some gray streaking into the leaf, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 19.5 in (49.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | historic plant; tough; hardy; blunt leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Decorata’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Spring Sensation’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1389