H. ‘Gertie’
Hosta ‘Gertie’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Pearl Lake' registered in 2009 by K. Walek, 'Gertie' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with chartreuse green streaking and creamy white to white, slightly rippled margins. The leaf surface is dull and moderately corrugated, with an ovate shape and cordate base.
In the Garden
'Gertie' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), forming a dense, mounded clump. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its compact size. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials complement its muted foliage tones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked chartreuse green, creamy white and white slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–26 in (45.7–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Pearl Lake' — H. ‘Pearl Lake’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Charlotte's Web’ (2009)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Fox’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cotton Candy’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2058