H. ‘Estrellita’
Hosta ‘Estrellita’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, Hosta 'Estrellita' is a miniature cultivar resulting from a cross between an F-1 seedling of H. 'Emerald Ripple' (pod parent) and H. 'Subcrocea' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its small, dull green leaves edged with clear yellow smooth margins, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Estrellita' reaches a mature size of approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a border due to its miniature stature. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where it can be paired with other diminutive shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Estrellita' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Leaf | clear yellow smooth margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Emerald Ripple'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Subcrocea' — H. ‘Subcrocea’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Cheatin Heart’ (1995)
- H. ‘Footlights’ (1995)
- H. ‘Dim Sum’ (1994)
- H. ‘Hummingbird Wings’ (1996)
- H. ‘Smiling Sailor’ (1996)
- H. ‘Hydon Gleam’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1665. How we check this data.