H. ‘Gummy Bear’
Hosta ‘Gummy Bear’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Gummy Bear' is a miniature hosta of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its small, variegated leaves with medium green margins and a slightly shiny surface on both sides, combined with reddish scapes.
In the Garden
'Gummy Bear' forms a compact, slow-growing mound reaching 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter. Its miniature size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs effectively with other small perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. It performs best in partial to full shade and is an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed 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 in (2.5 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 4–8 in (10.2–20.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Gummy Bear’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Small Parts’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lillie’ (1999)
- H. ‘Little Bit’ (1999)
- H. ‘Saw Mill’ (1999)
- H. ‘Venessa’ (1999)
- H. ‘Walden Green’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2399. How we check this data.