H. ‘Gaiety’
Hosta ‘Gaiety’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-4a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Gaiety' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pod parentage, with *H.* 'Blessings' as the pollen parent. Its leaves are green with white margins, the margins described in registration as yellow-green white, and the plant forms a compact, dense mound.
In the Garden
Reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter at maturity, 'Gaiety' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its small stature makes it an excellent choice for troughs or small pots.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Gaiety' may be damaged by slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blessings' — H. ‘Blessings’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4a, small size):
- H. ‘Heavenly Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Bizarre’ (1986)
- H. ‘Platinum Tiara’ (1987)
- H. ‘Crown Jewel’ (1984)
- H. ‘Blessings’ (1983)
- H. ‘Shade Beauty’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1999