H. ‘Diddily-squat’
Hosta ‘Diddily-squat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Diddily-squat' is a small, fast-growing cultivar with unknown pollen parentage, derived from Hosta 'Quilting Bee'. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, moderately cupped and corrugated leaves with medium green flat margins, dull surfaces, and a notably deep cup for a plant of its size.
In the Garden
Reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, this mound-forming hosta is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its small stature and compact habit make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other small perennials such as Heuchera or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as hostas are susceptible to both.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | deeply cup for a small plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Quilting Bee' — H. ‘Quilting Bee’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1444. How we check this data.