H. ‘Ichi-ban’
Hosta ‘Ichi-ban’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Y. Hirose & M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Y. Hirose & M. Zilis |
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by Y. Hirose and M. Zilis, ‘Ichi-ban’ is a miniature hosta notable for its stable white-centered leaves with medium green margins. This cultivar originated as a sport of a hybrid and represents a fixed form of an original chimeral mixture, with leaves measuring 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, featuring white centers bordered by 0.25-inch (0.6 cm) green margins.
In the Garden
‘Ichi-ban’ reaches a mature size of approximately 3 to 4 inches in height and 6 to 8 inches in spread, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, as excessive sun may scorch the white leaf centers. This miniature pairs well with small ferns, sedges, or other diminutive hostas, and is an excellent candidate for container cultivation due to its compact habit.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, ‘Ichi-ban’ is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | white-centered miniature. Stable form of an a original chimeral mixture |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of the hybrid (
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Bread Crumbs’ (2003)
- H. ‘Carl A. Francis’ (2004)
- H. ‘Cherish’ (2002)
- H. ‘Little Jay’ (2004)
- H. ‘Tic Tac’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2696. How we check this data.