H. ‘Emerald City Chick’
Hosta ‘Emerald City Chick’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
A 2009 sport of *Hosta* 'Dixie Chickadee', 'Emerald City Chick' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its very shiny, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide, form a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
Reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, this compact hosta is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It tolerates more sun than many hostas, though it performs best in partial shade with consistent moisture. Its glossy foliage pairs effectively with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While somewhat resistant to slug damage due to its thick leaves, monitoring may still be necessary in damp conditions. Deer may browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, thick glossy green leaves, somewhat sun tolerant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dixie Chickadee' — H. ‘Dixie Chickadee’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1610