H. ‘Geissler's Edge’
Hosta ‘Geissler's Edge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. & J. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by P. & J. Ruh, Hosta 'Geissler's Edge' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its flat-growing mound of small, elliptic leaves. The medium green blades are edged with a very narrow (0.1 to 0.2 cm), flat white margin, and the petioles bear a thin white hairline.
In the Garden
'Geissler's Edge' forms a compact, slow-growing mound reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) in diameter. Its miniature size and flat growth habit make it well suited for troughs, containers, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs effectively with other small hostas, miniature ferns, or fine-textured groundcovers in partial to full shade.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur, though the small leaf size may reduce attractiveness to deer.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.13 in (2.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | medium green with .03 to .06in (0.1 to 0.2cm) wide, white, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, flat |
| Flower scape height | 23.25 in (59.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flat growth, blunt leaf end, thin white hairline on petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Iced Lemon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Scamp’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lime Fizz’ (2005)
- H. ‘Woodland Elf’ (2005)
- H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (2006)
- H. ‘Imp’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2034. How we check this data.