H. ‘Green Fingers’
Hosta ‘Green Fingers’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, this miniature hosta cultivar originated from an open pollination of Hosta venusta with an unknown pollen parent. 'Green Fingers' is visually distinctive for its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with medium green margins and a slightly cupped form, reaching only 5 inches in length on a compact mound.
In the Garden
'Green Fingers' forms a low, rhizomatous mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall with a moderate growth rate, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to dappled shade with consistent moisture, and its small size allows it to be paired effectively with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland groundcovers. The plant is also well-suited for container cultivation due to its diminutive stature.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Green Fingers' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 10–14 in (25.4–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small lance-shaped leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Amanuma’ (2002)
- H. ‘Ko Mame’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lakeside Lime Tart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Little Ralph’ (2002)
- H. ‘Little Red Rooster’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2319. How we check this data.