H. ‘Green Quarter’
Hosta ‘Green Quarter’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, this miniature hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between H. 'Beatrice' (pod parent) and H. venusta (pollen parent). 'Green Quarter' is distinguished by its very small, nearly round leaves with light green margins and a glossy upper surface, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 10 inches (25.4 cm) and height of 4 inches (10.2 cm), 'Green Quarter' is suited to the front of shade borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small perennials such as dwarf ferns or Tiarella. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent candidate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 6–8 in (15.2–20.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very small with rounded leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Beatrice'
- Pollen parent: H. venusta
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Quarter’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cosmic Lady’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Academy Faux Sedge’ (2008)
- H. ‘Valley's Small Change’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Jim Dandy’ (2009)
- H. ‘Appletini’ (2009)
- H. ‘Baby Kim’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2344. How we check this data.