H. ‘Dew Drop’
Hosta ‘Dew Drop’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walters Gardens, Inc. |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by Walters Gardens, Inc., Hosta 'Dew Drop' is a small sport of Hosta 'Gold Drop'. It is distinguished by its dark green leaf centers with creamy white margins, forming a compact, mounded plant.
In the Garden
Reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in both height and spread, 'Dew Drop' is suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade and combines well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent choice for troughs or small-scale woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Drop' — H. ‘Gold Drop’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Change of Tradition’ (1988)
- H. ‘Chantilly Lace’ (1988)
- H. ‘Dustin’ (1988)
- H. ‘Gay Blade’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1243. How we check this data.