H. ‘In the Chips’
Hosta ‘In the Chips’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Bennerup & A. Malloy.
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Originator | P. Bennerup & A. Malloy |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 by P. Bennerup and A. Malloy as a sport of an unnamed parent, Hosta 'In the Chips' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, white, flat margins. The leaf blade measures 4 inches (10.2 cm) in length and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width, with five vein pairs, a flat base, and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suited for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its white-edged leaves provide contrast against darker foliage. The small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, and it performs well in containers when given adequate moisture.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | slightly blue green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Amy's Hope’ (2000)
- H. ‘Avalanche’ (2000)
- H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2710. How we check this data.