H. ‘Dim Sum’
Hosta ‘Dim Sum’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1994, 'Dim Sum' is a miniature hybrid derived from Hosta longipes var. latifolia. The cultivar is distinguished by its small, mound-like habit and green leaves with yellow-gold, slightly rippled margins; the leaf surface is dull above and slightly shiny beneath.
In the Garden
'Dim Sum' matures to a compact mound 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter, with leaves averaging 1.63 inches (4.1 cm) long and 0.88 inches (2.2 cm) wide. Its miniature size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small woodland perennials; it is also suitable for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Dim Sum' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.63 in (4.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.88 in (2.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow gold slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 4–6 in (10.2–15.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. longipes var. latifolia
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Cheatin Heart’ (1995)
- H. ‘Estrellita’ (1995)
- H. ‘Footlights’ (1995)
- H. ‘Hummingbird Wings’ (1996)
- H. ‘Missy’ (1992)
- H. ‘Smiling Sailor’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1445. How we check this data.