H. ‘Dixie Chickadee’
Hosta ‘Dixie Chickadee’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Dixie Chickadee' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Dixie Chick' and is classified as a small-sized cultivar. Its leaves are lance-shaped with tapered bases, measuring 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide, and display yellow centers with green flecks, bordered by dark green, flat margins 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.6 to 1.3 cm) wide; both leaf surfaces are very shiny.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter at maturity. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small stature makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where its glossy foliage and contrasting margins can be appreciated up close.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow with green flecks with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dixie Chick' — H. ‘Dixie Chick’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Dixie Chickadee’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Emerald City Chick’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1457