H. ‘Fairy Frizzle’
Hosta ‘Fairy Frizzle’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, 'Fairy Frizzle' is a miniature hosta of unknown parentage, distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped, dark green leaves with narrow, variable golden yellow margins and a lightly twisted form. The foliage is slightly shiny on both surfaces, with four vein pairs, and the leaf margins exhibit a slight ripple.
In the Garden
This fast-growing miniature forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, making it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small perennials such as tiarella or miniature ferns. Its small stature also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The cultivar is noted for fairly good slug resistance, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions; deer may browse foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | dark green with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, narrow, variable, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | fast growing, heavy substance, fairly slug resistant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Hush Puppie’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lemon Delight’ (2005)
- H. ‘Pitter Patter’ (2007)
- H. ‘Alakazaam’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Slick Chick’ (2004)
- H. ‘Illicit Affair’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1710. How we check this data.