H. ‘Diamond Necklace’
Hosta ‘Diamond Necklace’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Diamond Necklace' is a small-sized cultivar derived as a chimeral reversal of *H. 'Ivory Necklace'*. It is visually distinctive for its creamy white leaf centers bordered by dark green, flat margins, with occasional green dotting in the white zone.
In the Garden
'Diamond Necklace' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature epimediums.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | creamy white with some green dotting with .5in (1.3cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | chimeral reversal of H. 'Ivory Necklace', forming a white-centered, small sized mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Ivory Necklace' — H. ‘Ivory Necklace’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1436