H. ‘Hush Puppie’
Hosta ‘Hush Puppie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, this miniature hosta resulted from a complex cross involving Hosta venusta as the pollen parent and an open-pollinated seedling derived from H. 'Beatrice'. The cultivar is distinguished by its small, ovate leaves of medium green with narrow, yellow, slightly rippled margins, forming a compact mound.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and height of 5.5 inches (14.0 cm), 'Hush Puppie' is well suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to light shade and combines effectively with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or fine-textured groundcovers. Its fast growth rate and small size make it an excellent candidate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in containers. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very vigorous, fast growing miniature |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (H. 'Beatrice' x open pollinated seedling) x open pollinated seedling
- Pollen parent: H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Lemon Delight’ (2005)
- H. ‘Fairy Frizzle’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Slick Chick’ (2004)
- H. ‘Illicit Affair’ (2003)
- H. ‘Pitter Patter’ (2007)
- H. ‘Alakazaam’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2675. How we check this data.