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.
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. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1444