H. ‘Dick's Delight’
Hosta ‘Dick's Delight’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, this small hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta nakaiana* that forms a compact, fast-growing mound. Its leaves are light green with pure white, slightly rippled margins, and the leaf surface is slightly shiny on both sides.
In the Garden
Reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, 'Dick's Delight' is suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade and combines well with other small hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant perennials. Its small size and fast growth rate make it an effective groundcover in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green pure white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. nakaiana
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. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1443