H. ‘Donahue Piecrust’
Hosta ‘Donahue Piecrust’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Ruh |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by Paul Ruh, this medium-sized cultivar arose from a hybrid of Hosta montana. 'Donahue Piecrust' is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with heavy, rippled margins—a trait evoked by its cultivar name—combined with a dull surface texture on both sides and a cordate (heart-shaped) leaf base.
In the Garden
'Donahue Piecrust' forms an upright clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It is suited to partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or woodland garden settings, though its slow spread limits its use as a rapid ground cover.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, particularly on the textured leaf margins.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green heavy ripples margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. montana
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Donahue Piecrust’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Babbling Brook’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Flapjack’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Fluted Fountain’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Party Favor’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Sea Frolic’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Swirling Hearts’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Trill’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Tutu’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1473. How we check this data.