H. ‘Emerald Isle’
Hosta ‘Emerald Isle’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. & J. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | V-4a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by P. & J. Ruh, Hosta 'Emerald Isle' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its small, lance-shaped leaves with light greenish-yellow centers and white, flat margins that extend up the petiole, and for its pure white flowers.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta forms a compact, slow-growing mound 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable 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 perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. Its small size also makes it an excellent choice for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While typical hosta-growing zones apply, the small leaf size may make it less appealing to slugs and deer than larger-leaved cultivars, though standard precautions are still advisable.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.38 in (3.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | light greenish yellow with .06 to .75in (0.2 to 1.9cm) wide, white, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted. folded, flat |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaf edge runs up petiole, pure white flower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4a, miniature size):
- H. ‘Frosted Mini-muffins’ (2000)
- H. ‘Goldfinch’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lakeside Down Sized’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Sorbet’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Frost’ (2002)
- H. ‘Shere Khan’ (1995)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1619. How we check this data.