H. ‘Faerie Cups’
Hosta ‘Faerie Cups’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Faerie Cups' is a small hosta distinguished by its deeply cupped, broadly ovate leaves that curl inward at the base, resembling a tulip wine flute. The foliage is medium blue-green with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, flat margins, and ten pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and its compact size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its distinctive leaf form.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Faerie Cups' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply cupped, deeply folded |
| Flower scape height | 24–34 in (61.0–86.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaf curls on itself, tight at base to look light a tulip wine flute |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Blue Elf’ (2020)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1702