H. ‘Gaijin’
Hosta ‘Gaijin’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis & W. Zumbar.
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Zilis & W. Zumbar |
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by M. Zilis and W. Zumbar, Hosta 'Gaijin' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its very small, narrow leaves (4.1 cm long, 1.6 cm wide) that are light green with a narrow (0.3 cm), yellow-gold, slightly rippled margin, and for its compact, open, semi-upright growth habit.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of approximately 11.4 cm and a height of 10.2 cm, 'Gaijin' is best suited for the front of a shaded border, a rock garden, or a trough or container, where its diminutive scale can be appreciated. It thrives in typical hosta-growing conditions of partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Its small size makes it an excellent companion for other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland groundcovers like Viola species.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slugs and snails, which can damage the foliage; deer may also browse the leaves.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.63 in (4.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.63 in (1.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Leaf | light green with .13in (0.3cm) wide, yellow gold, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 10–14 in (25.4–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gaijin’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lost World’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘World Class’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Worldly Treasure’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Grey Poupon’ (1995)
- H. ‘Lakeside Baby Face’ (1997)
- H. ‘Magic Carpet’ (1998)
- H. ‘Hope’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lakeside Bugaboo’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kinbotan’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2000. How we check this data.