H. ‘Dimension X’
Hosta ‘Dimension X’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Dimension X' is a small, fast-growing cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Pin Stripe Sister' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its heavily rippled and serrated leaf margins, which create a deeply wavy, ruffled appearance on medium green, very shiny foliage.
In the Garden
'Dimension X' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials of similar scale. Its fast growth rate allows it to fill in quickly.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the shiny, tender foliage may be attractive to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled and serrated margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 29–30 in (73.7–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | strong green with wavy serrated edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1446