H. ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’
Hosta ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of Hosta 'Allan P. McConnell', 'Grim Grinning Ghost' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its seasonal color transformation: newly emerged leaves are entirely white, then develop a green center with white margins as they mature. The mature foliage presents green leaves with white margins, often showing white and green streaks, and the leaf surface is dull on both sides.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta forms a compact mound 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its small size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Grim Grinning Ghost' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | white and green streaks with .1in (0.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly folded and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 8–10 in (20.3–25.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | leaves emerge white with green streaks and speckles; center becomes increasingly green |
| Notable characteristics | seasonal change from white to green center; new leaves emerge white, becoming green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Allan P. McConnell' — H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Croutons’ (2003)
- H. ‘Good Lovin’ (2002)
- H. ‘Jason’ (2002)
- H. ‘Nougat’ (2004)
- H. ‘Royal Mouse Ears’ (2004)
- H. ‘Short and Sweet’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2382. How we check this data.